Latest in Tag: food Highlight
Latest in Tag: food
BI-Technologies showcases technological solutions at Food Africa to develop food industry
The event is hosting 730 local and international exhibitors and 500 international buyers on an area of 30,000 sqm.
Arab countries need help from international community to achieve food sufficiency: Aboul Gheit
Aboul Gheit made the remarks during a round table organized by Egypt in cooperation with the United Nations as part of the high-level segment of the 27th Climate Summit )COP27) on food security, which was attended by a number of heads of state and international organizations.
Irrigation Minister discusses water cooperation with Islamic Organisation for Food Security’s Director
The meeting also addressed the ongoing arrangements for organising a side event within the activities of the fifth CWW
Governments-led efforts can tackle Africa’s food insecurity
The 2022 Africa Agriculture Status Report by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) was released at the ongoing Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) summit being held under the theme “Accelerating African Food Systems Transformation.”
COP27 to prioritise food, water, and energy: Egypt’s High-Level Climate Champion
It is necessary to use new technologies to achieve food security and provide water and energy access to all humans: Egypt’s High-Level Climate Champion
International Cooperation, Supply Minister, WB discuss agreement to enhance food security
The agreement was approved last June to enhance Egypt’s efforts to achieve food security
US pledges $50m to support Egypt’s food security
Subject to congressional approval, this $50m in funding will — among other things — support Egypt’s smallholder farmers.
Multilateral cooperation integral to overcome energy and food crisis: International Cooperation Minister
She added that coordinating efforts would enhance the ability of countries to address crises and support development efforts.
Egypt, Austria discuss rising global energy, food prices
The two ministers held a session of bilateral talks to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between Egypt and Austria, especially in the political, economic, and investment fields, as well as international and regional issues of common concern.
Russia innocent of high energy, food prices, the West is responsible: Russian ambassador in Cairo
‘We are ready for any Western escalation, but they will not bear the consequences,” says Borisenko
Addressing food, energy and poverty crises should be done parallel to solving climate change: Mahmoud Mohieldin
107 developing countries, home to 1.7 billion people, are severely exposed to at least one of three global transmission channels of crisis which are food, energy, and finance: Mohieldin
Food security and water security go hand-in-hand: Study
Study suggests water may be key to addressing hunger in low, middle-income countries
Egypt’s food Industries investment records EGP 250bn
30% of gastroenteritis worldwide are caused by unsafe food, says Chamber of Food Industries
Egypt’s food industries contributes 24.5% of GDP
Chamber of Food Industries recommends financing factories to comply with requirements for food safety
180 international, local companies participate in 10th Africa Food Manufacturing Exhibition
The Exhibition saw the participation of more than 300 brands in the field of food and beverage manufacturing, from 20 different countries including Turkey, Malaysia, India, Netherlands, and Germany. The exhibition was held at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in New Cairo.
European Commission chief condemns ‘Russia’s blackmail’ on food, fuel
Technology can be part of solution to food insecurity to boost “climate-smart” agriculture
B Investments aims to inject EGP 350m into food, beverages sector in 2022
B Investments recently exits TOTAL through put option
Tahya Misr Fund provides food, blankets to 1,000 families in Qena
This comes in implementation of the directives of President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, according to the fund’s executive director.
Comedy, food, and fitness: Your guide to YouTube this Ramadan
This year, you will laugh with Hadeel and Noor in their new comedy series. Sara from Sara’s Pop Fitness will help you incorporate exercise into your routine during the holy month. While Aya Habib and Chef Hassan will teach you how to master essential and innovative Ramadan recipes. Here is your guide to YouTube in Ramadan this year:
Parliament’s budget committee, food chains to meet for VAT amendment discussions
Finance Ministry suggests higher VAT of 14%, up from 5%, on snacks, sweets, soaps, detergents, raising industry-wide concerns of drop in demand due to sizable hike
Egypt’s food exports to Kenya grow by 111% in 7 years
Egyptian food industry exports to Kenya record about $419m from 2014 to 2020
Egypt discusses plans to expand World Food Programme projects
Discussions aim to achieve stronger agricultural development, build on rural community capacities through productive activities
88.5% of Egyptian families benefit from food subsidy system: CAPMAS
The Egyptian government has put in place a variety of fallbacks with which to protect the country’s poor and most vulnerable households, with the aim of improving the quality of life for citizens. These have also been designed to ensure a better standard in their economic, social, and environmental statuses.
UN hails joint Egypt-FAO efforts reducing food loss, wastage
The international organisation’s praise came as part of its celebrations for the first International Day for Awareness of Food Loss and Waste.
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IFAD launches new fund against rural food crisis due to COVID-19
IFAD aims to raise at least another $200m from its member states, foundations and the private sector to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on food production.
Egypt’s food exports likely to decrease 30% due to COVID-19: FEC
Factories risk halting operations if coronavirus crisis lasts for three months, says Berzi
5.5% March inflation increase expected due to health, food indices upsurge: Naeem
Current headline inflation rate stands at 5.3%, core inflation at 1.9%
Flour, par-baked and ready to bake products rank 2nd top food exports
Exports reached $253m in 2019, companies see Africa as promising
FAO Food Price Index soars to 5-year high in December 2019
For 2019, the FFPI averaged 171.5 points, with only three points higher than 2018 and still significantly below its 230 point peak in 2011