Output of enterprises of food industry of Uzbekistan reached 4.421 trillion soums in January-July 2013, which grew by 7.5% year-on-year, the State Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan said.

In the reporting period, Uzbekistan increased production of meat and meat products by 84.8%, macaroni products – 37.5%, milk and dairy products – 29%, butter – 26.7%, tinned fruit and vegetables – 23.8%, bread and bread products – 19%, tinned fish – 12.6%, mineral water – 8.4%, laundry soap – 5.4%, food salt – 3.8% and ice-cream – 0.4%. The enterprises increased output of edible alcohol by 7.8%, cognac – by 6.8%, vodka and beverages – 4.9% and Champaign – 0.5%.

The share of industry in total industrial production of Uzbekistan reached 13.2%.

(Source: Uzdaily.com)