The key facts

  • The Wosune Food Ingredients Karshi plant was built in the Kashkadarya SEZ with $8.5 million in investments from the American Wosune International Inc.
  • Dried carrots, peppers, pumpkin, apples and herbs are produced; products are supplied to Europe and the CIS, with an export target of $40 million per year.
  • 150 jobs have been created, and about 30% of processes are robotized.

Launch of the Plant in Karshi

During a trip to the Kashkadarya region, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev familiarized himself with the operations of the Wosune Food Ingredients Karshi enterprise, the press service of the head of state reports. The plant began operating as part of a ceremony to launch new projects held earlier that day. The complex was built in the Kashkadarya SEZ with investments from the American company Wosune International Inc.; its cost amounted to $8.5 million.

Production and Products

The enterprise is engaged in deep processing of local fruits and vegetables to produce high value-added products for export. Using convection equipment, the plant produces dried carrots, bell peppers, pumpkin, apples, green onions, spinach and herbs. According to the press service, the drying technology makes it possible to preserve the natural taste and nutritional properties of the products.

Exports and Plans

The finished ingredients are supplied to manufacturers of instant foods, spices, canned goods and cosmetics, including to countries in Europe and the CIS. The plant aims to increase annual export volume to $40 million. The enterprise has created 150 permanent jobs, and about 30% of production processes are robotized. To expand the raw material base, direct cooperation with local farms is planned. The President familiarized himself with the production and reviewed the plant's products.