A brand-new fruit and vegetable preserve factory has opened in the eastern region of Georgia, Shida Kartli.
Ltd Agro Leader has built a new factory in Ptsala village in Kareli region with funds from the United Agro Project. In total, up to 1,212,000 GEL ($453,932/€398,684*) has been invested in the factory.
20 locals are employed in the factory on a permanent basis, while 10 will be hired seasonally. Photo by APMA
The new factory is capable of preserving 720 tones of various fruits and vegetables per year, which will be sold on local markets.
188 new factories have been financed within United Agro Project since 2013, including 23 in Shida Kartli region.
*Currency conversions reflect National Bank of Georgia values as of today.