An agricultural enterprise from the Privolzhsky district of Astrakhan region, which has been engaged in rice cultivation and processing for a quarter of a century, is completing 2025 with good results. More than 700 tons of rice groats were shipped to Russian and foreign consumers, which is 20 percent higher than in the previous year. More than half of the total volume – 400 tons – are exports of prepackaged products to Belarus.
"If our rice used to be sold to retail chains, this year we found two new partners who are engaged in the restaurant business not only in Minsk, but also in the regions of Belarus," says Fedor Khechoyan, head of Sales at Astrakhan Agroenterprise. "Time has shown that these are reliable, disciplined partners who are comfortable to work with."
This year, the round-grain rice of the Kamata brand, created by Astrakhan farmers recently on the basis of Krasnodar varieties, was particularly popular with Belarusian restaurateurs. It has excellent gluten content, which makes it ideal for use in making sushi and rolls.
The Astrakhan agricultural enterprise reported that another 60 tons of rice are expected to be shipped to Belarusian consumers in the near future. From the production workshop located in the village of Nachalovo, Privolzhsky district, he will set off on a long journey by vans.
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