O‘ZBEKISTON MINTAQALARIDA OZIQ-OVQAT SANOATI KORXONALARINING INNOVATSION FAOLLIGI VA HUDUDIY TAQSIMLANISHI

This article analyzes the innovative activity of food industry enterprises in the regions of Uzbekistan and their territorial distribution characteristics from a scientific, theoretical and practical perspective. The study considers the food industry as a strategic sector of the national economy, and evaluates the innovative activity of enterprises in close connection with the level of regional development, production infrastructure, institutional environment and human capital. It is substantiated how the uneven distribution of innovative activity across regions affects economic efficiency, competitiveness and added value creation processes. The article reveals the reasons for regional differences and shows the importance of a regional approach in increasing innovative activity. The results of the study serve as a scientific basis for the innovative development of the food industry and improving regional economic policy