Food News
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Egypt Nurtures Its Honey Heritage Through Rich Flora
As of 2022, the number of beekeepers in Egypt was reported at about 270,000, and the number of apiaries was 10,220.
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Egypt sends largest-ever aid convoy to Gaza since new ceasefire
The convoy began moving early Sunday morning around 6am local time, marking the first large-scale delivery of aid since the Gaza ceasefire took effect
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Egypt reports record 7.5 million tonnes in agricultural exports
Agricultural exports hit a record 7.5M tonnes, with citrus leading at 1.9M tonnes. Egypt now exports 405 products to 167 countries.
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Construction of an artificial lake and supply of agricultural equipment
Matrouh: Construction and digging of an artificial lake. Supply and installation of an irrigation network and agricultural equipment under 3 contracts
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Total agricultural exports hit 7.5 million tons so far
Egypt's agricultural exports surge to 7.5 million tons this year, up 650,000 tons year-over-year, per Agriculture Minister Alaa Farouk.
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Egypt’s wheat imports projected to rise to 12.7 MMT in 2025/26
Egypt is projected to import 9.5 million tonnes, up 9% on increased demand from the poultry sector.
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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.