Tomato paste plant opens in Nukus district of Karakalpakstan
An enterprise producing tomato paste has opened in Nukus district of the Republic of Karakalpakstan. The project is valued at 15 billion soums, the UzA news agency reported.
The paste at the new plant will be produced under the Oydinlar brand. During the implementation of the project, 40 jobs were created for youth.
The enterprise's capacity is designed to process up to 70 tonnes of raw materials per day. According to the agency, this will enable the production of more than 1,000 tonnes of finished products per year.
The opening ceremony was attended by the Advisor to the President of Uzbekistan on Sustainable Development of the Aral Sea Region T. Khudaibergenov and the Chairman of the Jokargy Kenes of the Republic of Karakalpakstan A. Orynbaev.
The UzA report also notes that in recent years, Karakalpakstan has been granted additional preferences and incentives. The agency does not specify who acted as the investor in the project.
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The plant in Nukus district has created 40 jobs for youth; the enterprise is designed to process up to 70 tonnes of raw materials per day.
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Published 31 October 2026, 18:46 · No updates · Russian original
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