Food News
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Successful trials for blueberry growing in Egypt
According to the grower, several companies are turning their attention to blueberries, and production tests are multiplying in the country.
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Pharmaceuticals and food sectors key focus of Saudi ministers’ Egypt trip
Alkhorayef met with senior Egyptian officials and major private sector leaders to highlight Saudi Arabia’s competitive investment environment.
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Food industry represents almost 14% of Egypt’s total exports
The food industry contributes approximately 14% of Egypt’s total exports, emphasizing its importance in driving economic growth.
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Egypt: Planted garlic area doubled
Doubling the acreage means a return to normal production since, last season, garlic acreage in Egypt was halved on the season before.
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Monoprix plans to make its debut in Egypt next year
French retailer Monoprix plans to make its debut in Egypt next year, as part of its international expansion.
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Egypt adopts ambitious strategy targeting global date market
Egypt’s export performance is modest. According to government data, only around 4-5 per cent of its annual production is exported.
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Delayed Grain: Egypt's Russian Wheat Import Commences
This first dispatch, amounting to 63,000 tonnes, is slated to reach Egypt before the end of 2024, per the sources' information.
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Egypt’s food industry exports hit $5.1bln in 10 months
The increase of $770 million in the first 10 months of 2023 reflects the highest growth rate and export value in the sector’s history.
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Egypt, Saudi Arabia discusses mutual cooperation in farming domain
The two sides also addressed key mutual issues during the 16th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (COP 16).
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Reopening of Egypt's lake Qarun brings hope to fishermen
After years of closure due to pollution and ecological collapse, Egypt's Lake Qarun in Fayoum province has reopened for fishing.
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Seafood Exports From Egypt to Europe Resumed
The resumption follows the implementation of a monitoring system, ensuring quality control from source to market.
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173,000 tons of Egyptian food products exported on November 23-29
Citrus was in the lead of exported fruit list with 18,000 tons exports to be followed by strawberry at 5,000 tons.
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Egypt tops global palm dates production with over 1.8 mln tons annually
Egypt leads the world in palm dates production, with an annual yield exceeding 1.8 million tons, accounting for 18 percent of the global output.
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Rise of Egypt’s juicing industry likely to impact European citrus market
The company is set to operate a large-scale juicing facility capable of processing 150,000 tonnes of oranges annually.
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Egypt's food exports rise 15.7%, led by sweet potatoes and citrus fruits
Egypt's food exports experienced an uptick, reaching 162,000 tons in the week ending November 22, marking a 15.7 percent increase from the week before
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Egypt reaffirms support for IOFS to advance food security initiatives
Farouk held discussions with IOFS Director General Berik Aryn on Wednesday during the World Food Summit in Abu Dhabi.
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Egypt, China to launch $7B agriculture complex in El Wadi El Gedid
The initiative’s first phase, set to cultivate 1,000 acres, is expected to conclude by September 2025.
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Egypt’s food exports grow by a third
Egypt exported 7.1 million tonnes of agricultural goods between January 1 and October 30, with a total value of $4.1 billion.
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Egypt, UK launch project to enhance local food security
This project aims to improve soil fertility for small wheat farmers, particularly by enhancing agricultural productivity through soil fertility.
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How agritech is shaping the future of Egypt’s agriculture
Today, agriculture contributes 11.6% to the national GDP and employs over 18% of the labor force.