A price restraint mechanism is ready and has been agreed upon between business and the government. Such a statement made the Minister of Agriculture Levan Davitashvili.

Specifically, prices for nine products will not increase in Georgia. He also said that there is no risk of food shortages in the country.

“The products prices which will not be changed are rice, pasta, sunflower oil, flour, sugar, wheat, buckwheat, beans, milk powder and its products”, - said Davitashvili.

Besides, today he met with the heads of canned food companies Kula, Marneuli Food Factory and TMT.

“A significant share of the canned products’ market is owned by Georgian companies. Heads of the Georgian canning companies said that they have supplies for one year and even in case of increased demand, there will not be a deficit”, - concluded the Minister.