DATE:
03/10/2008
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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