Food News
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Egypt Harvested Over 700,000 Wheat Feddan since April
The country allocated $59.69 million for a down-payment to state grain buyers to purchase wheat from local farmers.
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Egypt surpasses Spain and Morocco in Canadian orange market
In the first quarter of this year, Egypt's orange exports to Canada have already surpassed the total for all of 2023, establishing a new record.
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Why is Egypt raising the price of subsidized bread?
This move, although necessary for economic sustainability, carries considerable political risks given the historical sensitivity surrounding bread.
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Egypt gets cabinet approval for new private agricultural exports free zone
The first phase of the project is targeting an export volume of $200 million, which is expected to double once the second phase is completed.
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Egypt to increase prices of bread, electricity and petroleum products
He pointed out that the subsidy bill next year will increase to LE 636 billion, an increase of 20 percent over the current year.
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Egypt imports 750k ton of sugar to cover needs until February 2025
The Minister of Supply confirmed that there is a strategic balance for cooking oil that covers 6.2 months until November 28.
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Egypt considers importing wheat from 3 new markets
Talks with the three potential wheat exporters commenced in late 2023, the official said, expecting them to be among the 22 certified exporters.
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Egypt have to move bread prices but it will still largely be subsidized
Egypt have to move the prices of bread, an essential commodity that is heavily subsidised in one of the world's biggest wheat importers.
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Egypt, Lebanon explore deeper agricultural cooperation
Prime Minister Madbouly emphasised Egypt’s commitment to facilitating Lebanese agricultural exports into the Egyptian market.
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Planning Minister: Success of sugar company result of cooperation among stakeholders
The minister’s statements came during a tour of the company escorted by Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Ali El Meseilhi and other officials.
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Egyptian agricultural exports reached record levels in 2023
Al Qusair further detailed that Egypt exported 400 different agricultural products to 160 countries, expanding its export markets significantly.
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Mars Egypt pours $250 million into chocolate factory expansion
Alongside its signature Mars Bars, the company's Egyptian subsidiary makes 150 products, including Snickers, Altoids and Juicy Fruit chewing gum.
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How climate change could make Egypt's coffee cultivation a reality
One Egyptian experiment has successfully cultivated coffee beans, but analysts believe environmental factors are still unfavorable for localizing.
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Egypt procures 2.8 mln tons of wheat in local harvest so far
Egypt, one of the world's biggest wheat importers, has procured 2.8 million metric tons of wheat, compared to its target of 3.5 million tons.
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Egypt debating boost to export crops in place of wheat, Sisi says
"Don't tell me today I can plant a million acres with wheat," Sisi said at an event commemorating the current local wheat harvest.
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Egypt announces ambitious agricultural project for future food security
President El Sisi on Monday launched the Future of Egypt initiative, which aims to modernise agriculture and save billions in foreign currency.
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Greece to bring in Egyptian farm workers amid labor shortage
Greece will take in around 5,000 seasonal farm workers under the 2022 deal signed with Egypt.
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Chefs House, Chef’s Studios ink partnership at Egyptian F&B Summit
Chefs House will also offer partner brands access to its network of kitchens across Cairo, providing them with opportunities to expand their reach.
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Egypt's exports of food products grow by 31% in Q1 of 2024
During the first 10 months of 2023, the total Egyptian agricultural exports reached $3.5 billion, compared to $2.8 billion in 2022.
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Egyptian onions replace Moroccan ones in West Africa
Since March 2023, Morocco, confronted with a difficult drought season, has banned onion exports to West Africa.