Latest in Tag: food Highlight
Latest in Tag: food

31% decline in food products imports: Ministry of Finance Â
Ministries of Finance and Supply take steps to prepare for Ramadan

Carrefour to open 5 new branches in June: Egypt director
On the occasion of Ramadan, the hypermarket is offering discounts on basic items

5% of Egyptâs population suffers from food insecurity: FAO
Political struggle in Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Yemen, and Palestine increased spread of food insecurity, says Ould Ahmed

Mehleb demands bank credit opening procedures to facilitate basic commodities imports
Sector meetings with concerned ministers to study each sectorâs circumstances for quick solutions to increase exports, says cabinet spokesperson

Notes From America: The Falafel Wars
By Ahmed Tharwat In my last flight to Paris, I was fortunate to be sitting next to a young man who seemed cautious; with an excessive head turning motion. He seemed like he was waiting for something to come or to happen. We avoided each other for a few thousand miles, until I started playing …

The harmonies and diversities of the Middle East
Sides of Arab life

Upper Deck Lounge creates food heaven
The Four Seasonâs Upper Deck Lounge is the hotelâs newest restaurant, and it specialises in two unexpected cuisines.

15 real estate development companies compete to establish food court in Mövenpick El-Haram: Company official
Amer Group, Al-Hokair, Wadi Degla, Palm Hills, Al-Futtaim are the biggest companies in the competition

Commodity prices stable, prices drop: Minister of Supply
The minister pointed out that enough quantities of cooking oil have been contracted to suffice for consumption till the end of July – a total of 172,000 tonnes – with a value of EGP 1.5bn. A supply of Brazilian poultry, 23,300 tonnes, was also contracted.

Middle Kingdom meets Cairo
Authentic Chinese food diversifies whatâs on offer in Cairo

0.5 million deceased removed from ration cards
Citizens who have been out of country for over 6 months will also be removed

Nile Project: Using culture to transform conflict
Through music production, educational workshops and activities promoting innovation, the project aims to contribute to finding solutions to the conflict over water resources

Dinner initiative attempts to create world without boarders
The virtual dinner project connects people from east to west through series of online dinners

Review: âCraveâ opens a branch in Cairo Festival City Mall
The restaurant has two seating areas; the outside area offers visitors a chance to enjoy the energetic ambiance and watch the dancing fountain.

3 logistical centres to be constructed for EGP 13bn
20,000 jobs provided during construction and operation

The food explorer
Cairene sets out to find and review Egypt’s best eats on new website “MostakshFood”

Food crisis in Cameroon
The country ranks 150 out of 186 countries on the 2013 UNDP’s Human Development Index, which measures countries based on income, life expectancy and education.

In Egypt, rich and poor equally likely to be overweight
As opposed to most low-income countries, there is no link between socioeconomic status and the prevalence of obesity in Egypt, according to a new study
Industry, food and metal production rose during 2012: CAPMAS
Risen value of several commodities influenced production value, government statistics agency indicates

1 in 5 Egyptians experience food insecurity: Australian research firm
Gap between agriculture production and estimated population growth increasing, Australian research firm said

Sanitary measures imposed on Egypt have negative impact on export: ERF
Government should support firms to increase their quality and productivity in order to export

Ramadan beneath the surface: Cinnamon baasto and gingered coffee
Ramadan provides an annual opportunity for restaurants to show off their best meals for the hungry fasting crowd. The food business thrives as customers line up to find a seat in dinner halls, fast food outlets and âshaaby chicâ kitchens.
But there are other establishments to choose from once youâre done with lengthy family dinners at home, local places only known by name and neglected by reviewers. We, a meat-loving Egyptian and a flexible vegetarian foreigner with a shared love of food, go on a culinary quest through the streets of Cairo to experience Ramadan beneath the surface.

Egypt aims to boost wheat self-sufficiency
Wheat represented the largest single subsidy expenditure after fuel price support, which was unexpectedly cut at the start of July, increasing the prices of car fuel and natural gas by more than 70% and driving up food prices by 20% according to economists.

Product pricing to be âclear in next couple of weeksâ: Nestle Northeast Africa CEO
Seoudi supermarkets shutdown âwere tense daysâ but distribution is now back to normal, CEO says

Surge in fuel prices threatens food commodities
Fuel prices to reflect on food commodities, says head of Citizens Against Price Rises Association

Supply ministry continues Ramadan offerings
Food commodity prices offered at 30% discount, ministry says

Egyptians fail to embrace âausterityâ during Ramadan
A large number of Egyptians have purchased food products at small shops and large supermarket chains to take advantage of offers and discounts encouraging buyers to shop.

More Egyptians order delivery amid political turmoil
Despite Egyptâs economic struggles, the food industry â and the food delivery industry in particular â is booming.

BurgerFuel brings New Zealand beef to Ma’adi
Burger Fuel strives to offer a healthier version of fast food.

No more cold food: Mobile app streamlines online ordering
Engezni cuts out the middleman, connecting hungry Cairenes directly to restaurants