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== History and Current Use ==
The method was first used in 1999 as an analytical tool during a course on [[foreign direct investment]] (FDI) at the [[Wageningen University]]. It analyzed the suitability, including a risk analysis and potential benefits, of specific agricultural production processes for foreign investors. Between 1999 and 2008 over 150 students were trained in the use of the Cigar Box Method. It has since developed into a fully fledged business analysis tool with multiple purposes and used by various targets groups: as analytical tool for foreign investors and bankers, as business planning tool for fruit and vegetable processing factories and business development service providers. An adapted version for women entrepreneurs in Africa has been developed recently. The method is described in the Agribusiness Handbook for Fruit and Vegetable Processing published by the [[Food and Agricultural Organization]] (FAO).<ref>[http://www.fao.org/docrep/012/al177e/al177e.pdf]</ref>
== Profit Parameters ==
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== Excel ==
The Cigar Box Method is an Excel-based model, and can be used even by Excel-beginners. Only one spreadsheet is needed per product. The Cigar Box Method purposely does not make use of specific software, to enable its easy spread worldwide. The Cigar Box Method is free for anyone who is interested in it and is currently available in English, French, Russian and Spanish.<ref>[http://www.globalfacts.nl/cigarbox_products.html]</ref>
== References ==
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