We are deeply proud and honored that nowadays, thanks to independence, more than 45 small and large enterprises producing and processing flour by modern methods (18 in Sughd, 20 in Khatlon Region and 7 in the DRS) are effectively operating in the republic, providing the country population with food.
On November 13 this year, Ms. Mohini Kak - World Bank Representative, Chief Health Specialist, Kurbonzoda Boymurod - Deputy Director of the State Institution "Agriculture Entrepreneurship Development" and Solehzoda Umed, Deputy Director of the State Enterprise "Khurokvori," held a working meeting with the management of Dushanbe Flour factory LLC, as part of the "Strengthening Resilience of the Agriculture Sector Project" Subcomponent 3.4, on food fortification, specifically wheat flour.
Umed Solehzoda, Deputy Director of the State Enterprise "Khurokvori," opened the meeting and spoke about food fortification, specifically wheat flour.
The discussion then turned to the essence and fortification of food products, specifically wheat flour. The following was noted: vitamin and mineral mixtures (premixes) are intended for fortifying wheat flour to increase the nutritional value of the product for vulnerable population, especially pregnant women, children and adolescents who experience vitamin and mineral deficiencies and suffer from various diseases.
Besides, the company director discussed the premixes accessibility, creation of a micronutrient production line in the country and other pressing sector issues. Afterwards, the questions were asked about production, fortification, packaging and export to the country and abroad, and were answered specifically.
Following the meeting, the working group visited the wheat processing lines (coming-in, cleaning and storage) to produce wheat flour which is processed on modern equipment using new technologies, and gave them a high rating.
The purpose of the delegation visit was to become familiar with the operations of this enterprise and implementation of the developed countries' experience in food fortification.
The Dushanbe Flour factory has been operating since 2020 and produces high-quality first- and second-grade flour, wholemeal flour and bran for animal feed. Total production volume is 400 tons per day and provides permanent employment for over 90 employees.
The enterprises operate according to the Republic of Tajikistan standards, the finished products are divided into quality groups. They are also packaged according to the international standards, offered to the country population and exported to neighboring countries, particularly Afghanistan.
