As part of his visit to the Kashkadarya region, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev got acquainted with the activities of the Wosune Food Ingredients Karshi enterprise located in the Kashkadarya free economic zone. The Presidential Press Service reported this.
The total cost of the enterprise, established through investments from the US company Wosune International Inc, is 8.5 million dollars. 150 permanent jobs have been created here.
The enterprise specializes in deep processing of fruits and vegetables grown in the region. Here, high value-added products are produced from raw materials and delivered to foreign markets.
In the production process, carrots, bell peppers, pumpkin, apples, green onions, spinach, and various greens are dried using convection equipment. This technology serves to preserve the natural taste and nutritional properties of the products. 30 percent of the production process is robotized.
The finished ingredients are supplied to companies producing instant meals, spices, canned goods, and cosmetic products. The enterprise's products are exported to Russia, European countries, and CIS states.
In the future, it is planned to bring the annual export volume to 40 million dollars. Also, with the aim of expanding raw material supply, it is envisaged to establish direct cooperative relations with farms in the region.
The head of state got acquainted with the production process and finished products at the enterprise.
