President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected the operation of the Wosune Food Ingredients Karshi enterprise, located in the Kashkadarya Free Economic Zone.
This facility specializes in the deep processing of local fruits and vegetables, producing more valuable ingredients for both domestic and international markets. The $8.5 million project was implemented with the participation of the American company Wosune International Inc. and has created 150 permanent jobs.
The plant's production focuses on drying carrots, bell peppers, pumpkins, apples, green onions, spinach, and other leafy vegetables. Convection dryers are used to preserve the natural taste and nutritional properties of the raw materials. Approximately 30% of the production processes are automated using robotics.
The resulting ingredients are supplied to manufacturers of preserves, spices, fast foods, and cosmetics. The company exports its products to the markets of Russia, European countries, and CIS countries. Wosune International plans to increase the annual export volume to $40 million. To ensure a stable supply of raw materials, the company intends to establish direct partnerships with farms in the Kashkadarya region. During his visit, Mirziyoyev observed the production process and the finished products of the plant.
