BELARUS NEWS AND ANALYSIS

DATE:

03/10/2008

Belarus: production of potatoes products to increase

According to the Ministry of statistics and analyze, the production of chips, crisp potatoes, potatoes puree and other potatoes products increased in Belarus during January-August of 2008, and totaled 3.183 tonnes, up 23.9 % compared to the same period of the last year, reported IA "Interfax-Zapad".

The largest volumes of this produce were produced by the enterprises of State Food Industry of Belarus concern - 2.457 tonnes, up 24.2 % compared to the level of January-August 2007. During 8 months of 2008, legal entities produced 644 tonnes of potatoes produce that is up 46 % as compared to the same period of 2007. At the same time, the enterprises of Cooperation Union of Belarus have decreased its production by 17.2 % to the level of 48 tonnes, the National Academy of Belarus - by 9.1 % to the level of 30 tonnes.

409 tonnes of potatoes products which are produced from goods made on commission were put on the market during the period of January-August, up 79.4 % compared to the same period of 2007.

Source:

http://www.freshplaza.com/news_detail.asp?id=30003

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