Penza, 19 September 2018. PenzaNews. By the beginning of August 2018, the number of contracts concluded by trade networks and associations of shops with local producers for the supply of products had reached 460. This was reported by governor Ivan Belozertsev.

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He added that last year 420 contracts had been concluded.

"First and foremost I would like to thank [...] the retail chain Karavan and the chain store Magazin Moego Rayona," Ivan Belozertsev noted at the meeting devoted to the cooperation of Penza producers with retail chains that was held in the regional government on Wednesday, September 19.

The governor added that compared with 2015-2016, interaction with the federal chains Magnit and Spar had improved.

He specified that over 180 producers supplied chain stores with 120 items of confectionery, up to 70 items of sausage products, 30 items of bakery, up to 12 kinds of pasta and 40 types of dairy products as well as vegetables, fruit and honey.

"Under the condition of economic sanctions against Russia this contributes to strengthening food security," the region head emphasized.

Ivan Belozertsev expressed an opinion that Penza products were purchased with a greater willingness because "it was of a good quality".

As it was reported before, as of November 1, 2017, Penza producers had concluded 454 agreements for the supply of products to trade networks and shop associations.