New Uzbek-Italian-Russian fruit processing firm set up in central region

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- A new Uzbek-Italian-Russian joint venture has been set up in central Uzbekistan to process fruit and vegetables, the UzA news agency reported on 22 August.

"The Uzbek-Italian-Russian joint venture Sekko-Alessandro has begun its operation in Tashkent Region’s Ortachirchiq District," the report said.

"The new joint venture will process over 2.5 tonnes of fruit and vegetables a day. The fruit and vegetables will be supplied by the Omad farm, which is a founder of the joint venture. The new company will provide about 80 young people with jobs," it added.