Client Profile:
Founded in 2016, the company is a rather small buyer of peanuts and a producer of high-quality peanut butter and candies. 11 employees (1 full-time/10 part-time, 84% female) are engaged in this business, and there is an aim to enable the female population in Kothan to earn an independent income. The company and peanut butter brand owner is located in Tokyo/Japan.
Tasks:
- Assist with finding a distributor in the target countries
- Assist with the constant adjustment of costs/margins to the achievable sales prices
- Assist with organic- and/or bio label certification
- Production and commissioning set-up in Nepal
Results:
The focus was on 2 export markets (HKG / DBX). The company has now begun the relocation of the entire production and export processes to Nepal, which will result in a reduction of total production costs by approx. 35%. The packaging of candies has been revised to have less volume and be stackable. A draft “Terms of Sale” has been established.
