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8.5  Checklist for bakery projects

A number of bakers assist bakers in different countries in Africa, South America, Asia  and Eastern Europe. To exchange knowledge with people have to assist bakers in those countries it is good to try and find out facts about the baking industry e.g. where to buy ovens, the ingredients used, the processing methods etc. You can use this questionnaire and the facts of the country visited will be available through this site. If you have comments on the questionnaire please let us know.

·         Questionnaire

Topics/questions

answers

1.      Ingredients/raw materials
Availability of flour, whole meal flower, yeast, salt, sugar, bread improvers, margarine etc.
Availability of special bakery ingredients on the local market(Unilever, Bakels, etc.)
Quality, transport, minimum amount etc.

 

2. Availability of bakery equipment and materials like baking tins, trays piping bags etc.(price, maintenance, hygiene, spare parts et.)

 

3. Equipment suppliers

 

4. Cash flow, control

 

5. Marketing
The type of products which are suitable for the market.
The way products are sold and distributed.
Which products are sold and at what prices.

 

6. Premises
Rent, ownership, maintenance etc.

 

7. Profitability of the bakery business
Carry out a feasibility study whether the bakery can make a fair profit.

 

8. Try to find out during your visit addresses of suppliers of equipment, raw materials, bakery training institutions, bakery association etc.

 

9. Develop a basic training course based on the local needs

 

10. Check www.bakersassist.nl may be you can find something useful.

 

11. Let us know what your findings are so we can mention it on the site.