A new renewable energy-powered agriculture project in Egypt is demonstrating how agrivoltaics could transform food production in arid regions while improving climate resilience and water efficiency. The initiative, launched through a partnership between 3E, ORG, Engazaat Development Foundation, Habiba Community and the Alexandria University Center of Excellence for Water, combines solar energy, sustainable agriculture and ...

Africa’s poultry industry is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of the continent’s food security and economic development agenda. Governments across the region are shifting away from heavy reliance on imports and instead prioritising domestic poultry production, supported by policy reforms, investment, and regional collaboration. This transition reflects a broader recognition that poultry offers one of ...

The Egyptian government has intensified inter-ministerial coordination to cushion the impact of airspace closures in several countries on national exports, with particular focus on fast-perishing agricultural produce. The move comes as authorities closely monitor regional developments that threaten to disrupt Egypt’s external trade flows and logistics networks. In a joint statement released on Sunday, the ...

Egypt has secured a new foreign investment in its agro-processing sector as Polish frozen food producer Fruitful moves to establish operations in the country through a partnership with Elsewedy Industrial Development. The agreement, confirmed on 15 December by Egypt’s General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI), will see a horticultural processing facility developed in ...

Egypt has designated the food industry as one of 28 priority investment opportunities targeted for deeper local manufacturing, Deputy Prime Minister Kamel Al-Wazir said on Tuesday, as the government seeks to boost high-value exports. Speaking at the inauguration of the 10th “Food Africa” exhibition, Al-Wazir stated that the sector was selected based on its capacity ...

Image: Imam Abou Zeid, Commercial Director of BakeLand BakeLand Egypt, a subsidiary of RMC Group, has unveiled the first locally produced alternative to imported bakery ingredients during its participation in Food Africa 2025. The launch marks a milestone for Egypt’s food industry, coinciding with the company’s expansion into six new international markets this year, including ...

The tenth edition of Food Africa, one of the continent’s most prominent trade shows for the food and agribusiness sector, will take place in Cairo from December 9 to 12. The event is expected to draw thousands of professionals from around the world, with a particular emphasis this year on fresh produce, dates, grains, and ...

NOAA Fisheries has confirmed that South Africa is among ten African nations granted full approval to export fish and fish products from all marine fisheries to the United States starting January 2026. The announcement follows NOAA’s enforcement of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which sets stringent standards for foreign fisheries seeking access to the ...

Zimbabwe has been recognised among the top six African nations excelling in agriculture, according to continental output data. This is reported by The Herald, a partner of TV BRICS. Alongside South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Kenya, and Egypt, Zimbabwe is now counted among Africa’s leading producers of key crops. The country has emerged as a ...

Food Africa & Pacprocess MEA 2025, connecting the food, processing, and packaging industries from 9 to 12 December at EIEC, Cairo. Returning for their 10th and 6th editions, respectively, Food Africa and pacprocess MEA will occur from 9 to 12 December 2025 at the Egypt International Exhibition Center (EIEC). These internationally renowned events have become ...