Alaa Farouk

Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation

Alaa Farouk – Egypt’s Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation, leading food security, land reclamation and sustainable agri-development

Schwerpunkte: Food

Food news

A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could reduce disease and save US$1.8 billion in healthcare costs

Egypt’s obesity rate among adults has risen from 22% to 32% over the past two decades.

Egypt’s food industries sector grew by 12 percent year on year to record $6.8 billion in exports in 2025, up $711 million from 2024.

Red meat production in Egypt reached 600,000 tonnes, while fresh milk production stood at 7 million tonnes.

Egypt's government intends to launch a national programme to reduce living costs and stabilize markets in response to risks to price stability.

Productive Village initiative, aims at transforming rural communities into productive economic hubs.

Events

Sahara Expo 22.09.2026

Agrena 15.10.2026

Food Africa 2026 07.12.2026

Agri Expo 16.01.2027

FRUIT LOGISTICA Berlin 03.02.2027

Anuga Cologne 09.10.2027

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