Food News
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Egypt takes measures for strategic reserve of essential goods to regulate markets: PM
There is a directive for several state entities to take responsibility for providing a strategic stock of essential goods.
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Egypt’s pressure on the potato markets fueled by the sharp devaluation of pound
Potatoes are one of the Egypt’s main export crops, and in Europe potato prices are breaking records, the devaluation for this market was timely.
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Egypt's agricultural export strategy focuses on farmer support
Al-Quseir noted a record increase in fresh agricultural exports in 2023, reaching approximately 7.4 million tons.
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Egypt to allocate $2.66bln for bread subsidies in FY 2024/2025 budget
A finance ministry statement said on Tuesday citing Finance Minister Mohamed Mait.
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Egyptian Cabinet Extends Sugar Export Ban for Additional Three Months
The cabinet had previously approved the importation of one million metric tons of sugar this year.
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Gov’t plans massive sugar production in current season to resolve months-long sugar crisis
The ministry aims to receive nearly 1 million tons of sugar beet throughout the current season, which extends until August.
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Agricultural produce is second-largest source of foreign income for Egypt
The ministry said this was due to the “significant efforts” it has made in recent years, in collaboration with other state institutions.
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Egypt: Lotus for Agricultural Investments’ profits up 82% YoY in 2023
Lotus for Agricultural Investments and Development’s net profits after tax increased 82.2% year on year (YoY) in 2023 to EGP 22.384 million.
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In Egypt, FAO leads an evaluation of the national food control system
The project aims to assist Egypt in adhering to international standards, fostering greater harmonization and trade within the region.
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Egypt breaks record in exports of fruits and vegetables to Germany
Egyptian exports to the German market consisted mainly of five products – potatoes, frozen strawberries, grapes, onions, and oranges.
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Egypt breaks record in exports of fruits, vegetables to Germany
German importers bought more than 190 thousand tons of Egyptian produce, which was a 25% increase from the previous year.
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Our greenhouses provide optimal growing conditions for Egyptian peppers
While the vast majority of vegetable production in Egypt is carried out in open fields, greenhouse production has enabled Fresh Energy to compete.
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Egyptian government to import 1M tons of sugar in 2024
Households having four or more individuals would receive an extra two kilograms of sugar on their ration cards.
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Egypt begins immediate release of food commodities and medicines
At the same time, the government decision to exempt about 12 goods from duties for a period of six months expires on April 10.
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Egypt’s cooking oil prices drops by 20% to reach LE 80: Supply Minister
Al Moselhi attributed this decline to the devaluation of the dollar against the pound in the unofficial market.
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Agriculture min. Confers with Saudi, Jordanian, Lebanese Counterparts on Boosting Joint Cooperation
The talks were held on the sidelines of the FAO Regional Conference for the Near East in Jordan.
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Egypt overtakes South Africa as continent’s top orange exporter
As of 2021-22, both countries had about 1.3 million MT in fresh orange exports, according to FAS data.
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Egypt Allocates EGP 307.35m for Cattle Fattening
Egypt earmarks EGP 307.35m for cattle fattening, aiding small breeders and young graduates under the 'Decent Life' campaign, enhancing meat and dairy.
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Egypt GASC Pursues 50,000 Tonnes Raw Cane Sugar in Global Tender
Egypt's GASC has initiated a strategic tender for acquiring 50,000 tonnes of raw cane sugar, aiming to strengthen its sugar reserves and ensure supply
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Egypt almost doubles fresh fruit exports to EU in 2023
According to EastFruit, Egyptian fresh fruit exporters, who target the EU market, had a very successful year in 2023.