Food News
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Natural gas price hike triggers new rules for Egypt fertilizers sector
Fertilizer manufacturers in Egypt are now required to sign a binding protocol setting supply quotas for agriculture, local auctions, and exports.
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Egypt maintains global top 4 position in frozen vegetable exports
Russia emerged as the top destination for Egyptian frozen vegetables, importing US$11.6 million worth of produce (16 per cent of total exports).
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Egypt maintains global top 4 position in frozen vegetable exports
Egypt maintains global 4th position in frozen vegetable exports with $74M value and 15% growth in 2024, led by the Russian, Saudi, UAE markets.
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Egypt steps up fight against feed counterfeiting to protect farmers
According to the ministry, the initiative is aimed at protecting animal health, stabilizing production costs and the country’s food security.
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Egypt to open major agricultural expo with 350 exhibitors
Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk to inaugurate the 37th Sahara International Agricultural Exhibition, representing PM Madbouly at the major event.
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Egypt Secures Over 1M Tons of Fertilizers for Summer Season
Fertilizers are provided at a subsidized and fixed price of 4,500 EGP per ton, with only minimal transport fees allowed.
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Egypt to invest US$3 billion in agriculture and irrigation in FY 2025/26
Of the total, about US$362million will come from public investment, while the private sector is expected to provide nearly US$2.64 billion.
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Egypt to invest EGP 144.8 bln in agriculture, irrigation in FY25/26
Egypt has allocated EGP 144.8 billion ($3.1 billion) in investments for its agriculture and irrigation sectors in the 2025/26 fiscal year.
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Egypt commits LE 165B to food subsidies, calls for stronger global partnerships at G20
The state allocates around EGP 165 billion annually to support essential goods, benefiting more than 60 million citizens.
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Egypt’s food exports rise 6%
Over the past decade, Egypt’s food exports have more than doubled, rising from $2.7 billion in 2015 to $6.1 billion in 2024.
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Egypt Ranks World’s Third-Largest Exporter of Dried Onions
Germany led as Egypt’s top importer, accounting for 22% of the dried onion exports with $14 million, followed by the Netherlands with 17%.
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Food Industries Chamber backs gov’t plan to boost exports
Egypt's food industry backs the government plan to boost exports via modern industrial complexes, targeting growth beyond current $11B exports.
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Egypt’s agricultural exports rise to 6.8 million tons so far
Egypt’s agricultural exports hit 6.8M tons in 2025, led by citrus, potatoes, and onions, up 650K tons from 2024, boosting global market reach.
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Juhayna's consolidated net profits near $16.1mln in H1-25
Net sales hit EGP 14.16 billion in the first six months (6M) of 2025, signaling a year-on-year (YoY) jump from EGP 11.47 billion.
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Breadfast raises $10 million from the EBRD for its expansion
This transaction values the company between $382 and $400 million. The funds will be used to strengthen distribution centers in Cairo, Giza
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Egypt, China explore agricultural research partnership
The collaboration aims to boost Egypt’s food security and narrow gaps in strategic crops like rice, maize, and soybeans.
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Egypt moves to scale organic fertilizer from agricultural, livestock waste
The government plans to advance projects that maximize the use of agricultural residues, slaughterhouse waste, and animal manure into biogas.
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Egypt increases sweetpotato exports to EU and UK
In Egypt, planting begins in April, with harvest in August. Since 2021, planted area has expanded by 33.3 per cent.
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Egypt, China explore agricultural research partnership amid climate challenges
Egypt and China discuss joint agricultural research to combat climate change, focusing on crop resilience and sustainable farming
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Egypt’s Food Exports Hit Record $3.37 B in H1 2025
Egypt’s food exports hit a record $3.37B in the first half of 2025, with strong growth across Arab countries, the EU, Africa, and the US.