MART employs a systematic process, analysing three years of sales data, to establish stabilization funds. By calculating needs based on monthly averages, MART ensures effective planning. During the off-season, they pinpoint and distribute demand locally. Currently partnering with 10 major retail chains, covering half of retail turnover, MART secures a broad reach. If a region faces product shortages, trade networks sign contracts with producers from other areas to maintain a steady supply.
Ministry calculations indicate a planned storage of around 122,000 tons of fruits and vegetables during the 2023-2024 off-season, including potatoes, carrots, cabbage, beets, apples, and onions. MART adopts measures like export licensing to address shortages, striving for 100% domestic production. Despite potential off-season shortages (e.g., tomatoes, cucumbers), MART's ongoing greenhouse modernization focuses on meeting these demands primarily during that period.
source: expert.belta.by