ASTANA, Kazakhstan, July 31. The Development Bank of Kazakhstan has partnered with Qazaq Global Food and Türkiye’s Goknur Gida to finance a $17.1 million fruit and vegetable processing plant in Almaty region, aiming to boost exports, reduce food imports, and support local economic growth, Trend reports via DBK.
The facility, expected to be commissioned in April 2026, will be located in Enbekshikazakh district, strategically selected for its proximity to raw material suppliers and transport infrastructure.
Once operational, the plant will process up to 70,000 tons of fruits and vegetables annually. It is projected to produce 6,150 tons of concentrated juice and 6,700 tons of vegetable and fruit purees each year, meeting both domestic and international quality standards. The output will be intended for both export and local consumption.
Goknur Gida is one of Türkiye’s largest producers of organic juices, concentrates, and fruit-based products. Goknur Gida will act as the main technology supplier and has signed an offtake agreement to purchase 100 percent of the plant’s finished products.
The project will reduce Kazakhstan’s import dependence in the food sector, expand export opportunities, and contribute to the modernization of the agro-industrial complex. It is also expected to support regional economic development by creating 96 permanent jobs.
