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By: Michaela Livre University of Guelph

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Countries involved? Canada and Nepal Why export? Significant benefits for Canadians and Nepalese What is the product? Wait and see! Retrieved from http://www.theflagstore.ca/store/shop/sewn-nylon-canadian-flag/Retrieved from http://www.nepalhomepage.com/most-mathematical-flag-nepali-flag

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A small, land-locked country in South Asia India located to the West, South and East China located to the North The altitude varies considerably Retrieved from http://www.canepal.org.uk/about-nepal/ Retrieved from http://supnepal.blogspot.ca/2011/02/terai-region-of-nepal.html Traditionally divided into 3 geographic zones Nearly of the population rely on agriculture

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Fruits are grown across the country in mid and high mountainous areas The dry temperate inter Himalaya region is well suited to apple crops Apple and pear crops occupy the greatest area and produce the greatest yields Retrieved from http://lt.umn.edu/earthducation/expedition6/geography/

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Fruits are damaged by harvesting, pests and diseases Growth on nutrient deficient, unpruned trees results in poor quality and reduced yields Retrieved from http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/T6WeF1HhAEG/Apple+Harvest+Lake+ Constance/yOQGMNcsSR5 Retrieved from http://fruitpicker.blogspot.ca/2009/05/hail-damage-on-rosy-glow-apples -lemnos.html

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Reduced waste Increased income from the sale of apple juice Reduction in costs associated with transportation to the market place Retrieved from http://newsinportcolborne.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Apple_cider_vinegar.jpg

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Presses and grinds a variety of fruits, including pears, grapes and apples Retrieved from http://www.berryhill.ca/product-p/fp3.htm

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3 components: 1) Centre posts 2) Leg braces 3) Headers located at top and bottom Header (top) Centre post Leg braces Retrieved from http://www.berryhill.ca/product-p/fp3.htm

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Fruit grinder bolted to top header Plastic tub with stainless steel screws Pressing screw with Acme machined thread to ensure non-binding cranking Retrieved from http://www.berryhill.ca/product-p/fp3.htm Pressing Screw Grinder

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Pressing table and tub located beneath grinder Tub composed of: 1. Hardwood slats 2. Stainless steel bands Nylon mesh bag within the tub Plastic collection tray beneath tub Retrieved from http://www.berryhill.ca/product-p/fp3.htm Nylon Mesh Collection Tray

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Canadian company, Berry Hill Limited Established in 1946 Family owned Serves clientele through retail sales and mail orders Store and head office located in St. Thomas Retrieved from https://shoplocalnow.ca/marketplace/business/195471/berry-hill

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Parts are sourced in from 7 Canadian companies Increased profit for Canadian companies Exporting the good creates the potential for increased employment opportunities Retrieved from http://www.circlepondfarm.com/links_to_other_ local_poultry_producers.htm The appliance sells for just under nine hundred dollars ($899.99) Shipping charges apply * Names of specific companies that supply parts to Berry Hill Limited are confidential

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Pleasant Hill Grain sells several models of fruit presses and grinders These models may be more affordable for Nepalese farmers Retrieved from http://www.pleasanthillgrain.com/ Retrieved from http://www.pleasanthillgrain.com/fruit_press.aspx#applegrinder

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Competition may exist in the market as several companies sell similar products Perhaps Canadian companies should consider lowering prices in order to be more competitive Further research and investigation may assist with evaluations of additional benefits to both Canadians and the Nepalese For more information, please visit: http://www.berryhill.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=FP3 http://www.fao.org/docrep/004/ab985e/ab985e09.htm#bm9 http://www.pleasanthillgrain.com/fruit_press.aspx?gclid=CJ6_9Oi7k8ECF cI7%20Mgod02AAkw#MAXGSAM

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Berry Hill Limited. (2014). Apple Cider Press & Fruit Press & Grinder. Retrieved from http://www.berryhill.ca/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=FP3 Devkota, L. N. (1999). Deciduous Fruit Production in Nepal. In Deciduous Fruit Production in Asia and the Pacific (8). Retrieved from http://www.fao.org/docrep/004/ab985e/ab985e09.htm#bm9 Fox, K. (2014). Personal communication by phone (800-668-3072). Date: November 4, 2014. K. Fox is the owner of Berry Hill Limited. Khanal, R. (2014). Personal communication by email (rkhanal@uoguelph.ca). Date: November 2, 2014. R. Khanal is a Post Doctoral student at the University of Guelph. Pariyar, D. (1998). Climate and Agro-Ecological Zones. In Country Pasture/Forage Resource Profiles (2). Retrieved from http://www.fao.org/ag/AGP/AGPC/doc/counprof/nepal.htm#2. Pleasant Hill Grain (2014). Pleasant Hill Grain Cider Press, Fruit Press, Apple Press, Wine Press. Retrieved from http://www.pleasanthillgrain.com/fruit_press.aspx?gclid=CJ6_9Oi7k8E CFcI7%20Mgod02AAkw#MAXGSAM

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Presentation completed by: Michaela Livre (mlievre@mail.uoguelph.ca)mlievre@mail.uoguelph.ca University of Guelph in partnership with IDRC CIFSRF and DFAIT Faculty Sponsor: Professor Manish Raizada (raizada@uoguelph.ca)raizada@uoguelph.ca A special thank you to Ken Fox (owner of Berry Hill Limited) and Raja Khanal (a Post Doctoral student at the University of Guelph) for sharing their knowledge Total presentation time: 5 minutes and 23 seconds For further information: A detailed written evaluation of this export idea is posted on http://agtradenepalcan.weebly.com/http://agtradenepalcan.weebly.com/