Blenda N. Formation of the strategy of development food complex

The dissertation is devoted to the development of theoretical-methodical and applied bases of formation of strategy of development of a food complex, substantiation of recommendations concerning directions of development of a domestic food complex for the purpose of increase of the level of food safety of the state. A comprehensive diagnostics of the food complex was carried out on the basis of a sound system of indicators on domestic resources, reserves and available potential in order to assess food security, identify regional features and identify measures aimed at realization Ukraine's food potential. Trends in the development of agricultural production as a basic component of the food complex, its resource provision, regional distribution, and the level of supply of raw materials to processing enterprises are analyzed. The methodical approach to the zoning of regions by indicators of food consumption by the population in terms of taking into account its individual species (cattle, fruits, and vegetables) and divided into regions with high, medium, and low consumption.The methodical tools for forecasting the development of the food complex in terms of production and consumption of basic foods using the method of trend analysis to determine the level of self-sufficiency in the main types of food are substantiated. The toolkit of harmonization of strategic directions of food complex development based on PEST and SWOT analysis have been developed in terms of selective support of food shortage production and maintenance of the level of consumption of vulnerable groups. Scientific and practical recommendations for improving the mechanism of state regulation of the development of the agricultural sector and food sector of Ukraine were suggested and aimed at improving tax legislation, optimizing state support, regulation of market mechanisms, and social security.