Egypt launches food security network

Blumberg Grain, in partnership with the Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade and the Army Engineering Authority, is developing one of the world's largest and most sophisticated integrated food security systems for grain storage.

The project covers 93 sites throughout Egypt, and is expected to be operational for the next wheat harvest season. The new grain storage system will support Egyptian farmers in recovering crops lost to post harvest losses, saving Egypt an estimated LE 1 billion annually.

This first phase contract represents US$ 28 million in food security technology and systems for storage of locally grown wheat. Expansion of the storage network is anticipated for additional dry grains as well as cold storage needs, using Blumberg Grain's integrated systems.

David Blumberg credits the Army Engineering Authority and the Ministry of Supply for expediting the project, which had sustained some delays last month. "This begins the implementation of Minister Hanafy's vision for Egypt to become the food security center for the Middle East. We commend the Minister and his staff for turning concept into action.”