A new milk processing plant was opened in Imereti region within the framework of the “United AgroProject”
Mr. Revaz Asatiani, Director of Agricultural Projects Management Agency together with local self-government representatives has opened a new Milk Processing Plant in village Siktarva, Terjola Municipality.
Zekari LTD the plant equipped with modern standards, was created with financial support of the state within the framework of the "United AgroProject". About 996 000 GEL was invested in the plant in total, 428 000 GEL of which is the grant and the remaining 461 000 GEL belongs to preferential agrocredit.
The plant produces 41 tons Suluguni and 29 tons Imeretian cheese per year and realizes the product on local market.
15 people are employed in the processing plant. The company plans to introduce the International Food Safety Standards (HACCP) in 2019 with the support of the Agriculture Projects Management Agency.
It is worth noting that since 2013, with the help of the state, 180 new enterprises have been financed under the "United AgroProject". The financial support of the state has encouraged the entrepreneurs for the development and expansion of their production.
Agricultural Project Management Agency is implementing the "United AgroProject", which is intended for a long-term development and aims at creating such an environment which shall promote the enhancement of competitiveness in Agriculture, stable growth of production of high quality products and the establishment of international standards of food safety.