Food News
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Seoudi and Zad to be re-opened under Egyptian government's control
Two prominent supermarkets with an estimated total value of over LE2 billion will now be operated by a state-run holding company.
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Egypt to destroy illegal buildings along Nile to help farmers
The government will "not be complacent in the face of encroachment on the Nile River and its tributaries and streams", according to Mehleb.
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Egypt wants to be 'global hub' for grain storage
Egypt's government is striving to boost self sufficiency and cut its 32 billion Egyptian pound ($4.48 billion) food import bill.
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Egypt, UAE choose army-linked company to build wheat silos
The UAE is taking a hands-on role in supporting Egypt and is funding a range of development projects including the wheat silo-building effort.
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Egypt self-sufficient in production of eggs
The ministry is working on a plan to increase local production of veterinary vaccines so as to stop imports.
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Egypt planning to store wheat for Arab countries: Supply minister
Savings to be achieved from the new bread subsidy system in some governorates are estimated to amount to 30% of total subsidies provided.
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Agriculture Minister designates CRI to solve cotton problem
Ministry of Agriculture aims to achieve interest for Egyptian farmers, solve the cotton marketing problems, and to encourage local textile sector.
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Elmenus launches application for food-lovers
When in doubt about food choices, Elmenus provides customers with a food discovery platform on its website – and today, also via its application.
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92% of Egyptian consumers eat what their friends recommend
When talking about consumer behavior concerning food and beverages, Egyptians heavily rely on the recommendations of their loved ones.
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Faragallah's letter to the President
After labor protests at the Faragallah factories, the company closed down – and here is what Chairman Mohamed Farag Amer had to tell the President.
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Coca Cola expands 5by20 Women's Economic Empowerment Initiative
Egypt is among the countries chosen by Coca Cola's initiative 5by20 to empower 300,000 women.
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What do Egyptians spend their money on?
An insight on Egyptian spending schemes and consumer behavior to help investors and entrepreneurs create their business models.
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Coca-Cola to create educational business model for children
The award-winning edutainment city KidZania is partnering up with Coca-Cola to create the first miniature replica of the company's bottling plant.
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The Tequila Sin: Alcohol in the Muslim World
In the Middle East, Alcohol sales increased by 72% between 2001 and 2011, while on a global scale, only an increase of 30% was visible.
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Juhayna increases efficiency with IBM Integrated Solutions
Juhayna Food Industries has turned towards using IBM Integrated Solutions, to improve its flexibility and efficiency.
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Coca-Cola sponsors 100 students for a summer entrepreneurship program
100 Arab college students from across the Middle East North Africa region were offered an entrepreneurship program at Indiana University.
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Freshi signs master franchising agreement in Egypt, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain
Freshi is the world’s fastest growing Ice Sticks chain, and will open in Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain.
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Nestle launches 'Be at Your Best with Nestle'
"Be at Your Best with Nestlé" targets Egyptian families with the aim of empowering them to adopt balanced diets & a healthy lifestyle.
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Nestle Egypt holds press conference at the company's headquarter
Celebrating its 100th anniversary in Egypt, Nestle explained its new expansion strategy and prospective investment opportunities.
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Water Reuse in the Arab World: From Principle to Practice
A summary of the findings of the Expert Consultation Meeting on Wastewater Management in the Arab World, convened in Dubai in May 2011.