Estudio de factibilidad sobre la creación de una empresa liofilizadora de mango en el cantón Eloy Alfaro (Durán) de la provincia del Guayas.

Abstract

The present investigation was carried out with the objective of determining the factors that influence the mangrove supply indicated as raw material and in the demand for dehydrated mango (freeze-dried) to prepare a feasibility study on the creation of a mango freeze-drying company in the city. by Eloy Alfaro (Durán). In order to obtain relevant data for this purpose, the exploratory method that allowed the collection and identification of data such as number of hectares, number of producers, productivity, among others, was applied, as well as knowing the practices of mango farmers in the cultivation, as well as the opinion of possible consumers regarding freeze-dried mango. With the information obtained and duly processed, it was obtained with the result that there is a potential demand for lyophilized products, due to the need to improve the eating habits of citizens. The constitution of a lyophilization plant for the production of magician located in the Durán canton is proposed, in order to offer the product nationwide as a derivative of the mentioned fruit with added value based on its preservation with its nutritional properties. With an investment of $ 623,446.46 dollars, the constitution of a company that offers the mentioned product can be carried out, obtaining an internal rate of return of 31.54% and a net present value of $309.842,39 considering the project as profitable.