Yami Fruits Set to Boost Local Agriculture with New Fruit Processing Hall
Romanian farmer pours EUR 8 million into construction of processing and packaging facility for blueberries
In vibrant Sohimus commune, Hunedoara county, Romanian entrepreneurs are leading the charge for sustainable agriculture. They're doing this by building a state-of-the-art fruit processing and packaging hall, funded by the European Union's Just Transition scheme – a program designed to help regions transition away from polluting industries. This exciting news comes to us courtesy of Romania Insider.
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Recently, Romania's agricultural sector has seen a rapid expansion in the production of blueberries and other forest fruits. However, the outdated statistical classifications fail to capture these new products, leaving the National Institute of Statistics unable to provide national production data. Yet, dedicated agricultural bureaus are providing county-level data, reporting that over 6,000 tonnes of berries are harvested annually, with 85% being exported, according to Greennews.ro.
Ciprian Virgil Munteanu, a economist by profession and associate of Yami Fruits, shared some exciting insights about the hall they're constructing. "We aim to build a facility for sorting, processing, and packaging fruit in 250-gram and 500-gram pots. Given the perishable nature of our product, sorting before packaging is crucial," Munteanu explained.
Yami Fruits, controlled by Munteanu (60%), Gratian Lupu (15%), Marius Florin Padure (15%), and Razvan Nita (10%), reported a turnover of RON 31 million (EUR 6.2 million) in 2023, marking a 66% increase compared to the previous year, with a net profit of RON 724,000.
Now, let's take a closer look at the Just Transition scheme. This EU initiative supports regions facing challenges from the transition to a greener economy, particularly those heavily dependent on fossil fuels or polluting industries. By funding projects that promote sustainable economic development and reduce environmental impact, like Yami Fruits' new fruit processing hall, the Just Transition scheme offers a helping hand to communities embracing positive change.
Aside from the benefits for Yami Fruits and the local community, this expansion could:
- Promote Sustainability: By incorporating eco-friendly practices and reducing waste, the new facility can contribute to preserving the environment.
- Boost Economic Growth: Investing in modern facilities can stimulate local employment and agriculture, driving economic growth in rural areas.
- Improve Market Access: Enhanced processing and packaging capabilities can facilitate increased domestic and international market access for Romanian fruits.
Stay tuned for more updates as Yami Fruits continues to make waves in the Romanian agricultural sector!
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In the realm of business, Ciprian Virgil Munteanu and Yami Fruits are leveraging the European Union's Just Transition scheme to construct a state-of-the-art fruit processing and packaging hall, aiming for sustainable economic development and a reduced environmental impact. This new facility in Sohimus commune, Hunedoara county, could also boost the local economy by improving market access for Romanian fruits.
