Longer shelf life pineapple juice "Omunanansi" that can stay fresh and dried natural pineapple snacks
Description
We produce natural pineapple juice and dried pineapple snacks that last longer without adding preservatives. Our process keeps the real taste and nutrients of the fruit while reducing waste from fresh pineapples. This helps farmers get more value from their produce and gives consumers healthy, locally made products that can stay fresh for longer.
Impact
1. Social Impact Employment creation: Jakiitto Beverages Limited directly employs youth and women in fruit processing, packaging, and distribution. The business also supports hundreds of smallholder pineapple farmers by providing a reliable market, creating ripple employment in harvesting, transport, and supply chains. Rural livelihood improvement: By buying pineapples directly from farmers in Wakiso and surrounding districts at fair prices, the company boosts household incomes and reduces post-harvest losses. This helps small-scale farmers earn more and sustain their families. Food security and nutrition: The innovation promotes access to natural, chemical-free beverages and snacks rich in vitamins and fiber. It encourages healthy consumption among both urban and rural consumers while reducing dependency on imported, sugary drinks. Youth empowerment and skills development: The company trains local youth in fruit processing, entrepreneurship, quality control, and marketing ,building local capacity and reducing unemployment. Waste reduction and environmental sustainability: Through value addition and responsible waste management, pineapple peels and residues are used to make organic liquid fertilizers or compost, promoting a circular and eco-friendly production model. 2. Economic Impact Value addition and export potential: The innovation transforms raw pineapples into high-value products (long-life juice and dried snacks), increasing the overall value retained within Uganda and opening up regional export opportunities. Increased tax revenue and local economic activity: As production and sales grow, Jakiitto contributes to Uganda’s economy through taxes, local procurement, and business-to-business transactions with packaging suppliers, transporters, and retailers. Reduction of post-harvest losses: Previously, a large percentage of pineapples went to waste due to lack of processing capacity. The innovation converts surplus fruit into long-shelf products, stabilizing prices and improving farmer income stability. Stimulation of the agri-food value chain: The enterprise strengthens the linkages between agriculture, processing, logistics, and retail ,making the pineapple value chain more efficient and profitable. Contribution to Uganda’s industrialization goals: The project aligns with national and regional priorities to promote agro-processing, import substitution, and youth-led innovation, directly supporting Vision 2040 and SDGs 1, 2, 8, 9, and 12. Summary Statement “Through this innovation, Jakiitto Beverages Limited is not only transforming pineapples into premium, long-shelf beverages and snacks but also transforming lives — creating jobs, empowering farmers, promoting he
Target Audience
The main beneficiaries of Jakiitto beverages limited innovation are small holder farmers , local youth and women , consumers, community based suppliers, and ultimately the Ugandan based economy all gaining from increased income, employment, nutrition and sustainability.
Industrial Value Chains
Partnerships
Individual (self-led or personal innovation)
Video
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February 15, 2024
Contact Information
SSEMWOGERERE FRANK
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