Increasing and diversifying production capacity by implementing environmentally friendly solutions

Project facts

Project promoter:
Green Leafe Power(RO)
Project Number:
RO-INNOVATION-0048
Status:
Completed
Initial project cost:
€36,828
Final project cost:
€44,910
Donor Project Partners:
Noveltex Oslo AS(NO)

Description

The company, Green Leaf Power S.R.L, is based in Gura Humorului, Suceava county, North-East region of Romania, was created in 2019 with the purpose of using the zonal potential in the field of medicinal plants and berries, potential which is currently undervalued. The company''s main activity is the processing of herbal tea and berries. The processing of medicinal and aromatic plants is done in two stages: primary processing and secondary processing. All procedures related to the raw material collected from the spontaneous or cultivated flora are called primary processing. Currently, loose tea is sold in stand-up pouches, polypropylene paper, and glass containers. By reinvesting profits, the enterprise hopes to consolidate its output and market share in the long run.

The main objective of the project is to invest in a packaging machine as well as a dryer machine. The company targets to expand processing capacity by installing a dryer that can dry a significantly bigger quantity of goods for less money and a complicated tea bag packaging equipment. The goal is to establish itself as a premium brand that offers high-quality products at reasonable rates in the market for healthy foods and environmentally friendly products.
The project is expected to increase the degree of well-being in the local community by augmenting income. The company will also have the opportunity to export traditional products to the community market, empower local actors and contribute towards greener production by using more efficient packaging machine.

The project will be implemented in partnership with the Norwegian company Noveltex Oslo AS. They will assist designing a green production line and process for processing the natural herbal and fruit tea from the entry of the raw material to the final packaging, before delivery. The focus will be on reducing the waste in terms of time, energy and materials. Noveltex Oslo will also provide analysis and recommendations.

Summary of project results

The company, Green Leaf Power S.R.L, successfully establishes itself as a premium brand with high-quality products at reasonable rates, effectively competing in a challenging marketplace. The project secures the necessary funding and efficiently manages investments in a packaging machine and a dryer machine, ensuring financial stability.

The promoter has implemented changes in production processes and provides staff training to reduce waste in terms of time, energy, and materials, leading to enhanced production efficiency. Also a local Community Impact by effectively augmented income in the local community, ensuring that the benefits reach the intended beneficiaries and contribute to the well-being of the community.

The project promoter specializes in processing medicinal plants and berries. Their activities include primary processing of raw materials from flora, secondary processing, and sales of loose tea. They plan to reinvest profits to expand their capacity. The project''s main objectives was to invest in packaging and drying machinery, establish themselves as a premium brand in healthy and eco-friendly products, increase local community well-being, explore export opportunities, and contribute to greener production. They have collaborated with Noveltex Oslo AS to design efficient production processes, focusing on waste reduction.

The outputs encompass processed medicinal and aromatic plants, packaged herbal tea products, investment in new machinery, increased processing capacity, market presence as a premium brand, augmented local community income, potential export products, and environmental improvements through reduced waste and more efficient resource utilization.

The promoter has achieved significant milestones in the field of medicinal plants and berries. The company specializes in primary and secondary processing of herbal tea and berries, offering a diverse product range in various packaging formats. Their commitment to reinvesting profits sets the stage for future growth. Collaborating with Noveltex Oslo AS, the Promoter has expanded its production capacity, and position itself as a premium brand in health and eco-friendly markets, boost local community well-being, embrace greener production practices, and benefit from expert recommendations in optimizing production processes.

Summary of bilateral results

Partnership Coordination: The collaboration with the Norwegian company Noveltex Oslo AS has run smoothly, leading to the effective design of a green production line and streamlined processes, reducing waste and optimizing operations.

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