The industry noted that the volume of produced food made up 8.059 trillion soums and the share of the industry in industrial production reached 13.2% in 2013, the committee added.
The enterprises of oil and fat industry increased output by 16.8% in 2013, meat and mil industry – 9.2%, and fruit and vegetable – 8.9%.
Large enterprises of the industry increased production of cheese (including brynza) - 4 times, butter - by 21.3%, vegetable oil – 11.2%, sugar – 10.3%, milk and dairy products - 9.6%, bread and bakery products – 7.6%, laundry soap – 5.8%, and pasta – 4.2%.
Uzbekistan also increased production of alcohol (+7.8%), cogniac (+18.3%), vodka and beverages (+5.8%) and beer (+4.9%).