Soybeans have arrived in Sancti Spíritus: Government promises yogurt in the basic basket

The Industria Lactea de Sancti Spíritus resumed production of soy yogurt after receiving a shipment of Asian beans recently.

The quantities of soya They will be enough for a sustained production of 5,000 liters of yogurt per day, for 70 days. The government expects to receive other arrivals of the raw material soon.

The elaboration of soy yogurt It is for regulated commercialization, for the basic family basket. It is intended for children from 7 to 13 years old throughout the province and the School Snack Program.

Alexander Pentón Rodríguez, director of Collection and Production of the Río Zaza Provincial Dairy Products Company, told Escambray They also began the production of other foods such as white cheese and ice cream.

He pointed out that in stages of low milk collection, due to drought, the industry undergoes technological maintenance. They have already completed it and are ready to start production.

Among the products they are already producing is the butter, he cream cheese and the natural yogurt, but these are not for sale to the population. These foods are destined for Ideal Markets, as well as online commerce.

According to the Cuban government, these earnings in foreign currency are what allow it to recover the resources to invest in necessary inputs and continue production.

They started and stopped the production of ice cream due to an alleged technological failure that they plan to solve soon, without specifying an exact date.

Only in the municipalities of Trinidad and Sancti Spíritus is there stability in the delivery of fluid milk, for the basic basket, medical diets and social consumption.