Food Processing
5 articlesMesse Düsseldorf brings Morocco Food World to Casablanca, targeting food sector upgrade
Messe Düsseldorf will launch Morocco Food World in 2027, bringing advanced processing and packaging tech to Morocco's growing food industry. The event strengthens the interpack alliance's reach across North and West Africa.
Libya signs deal with BMA for major sugar plant in Juliana
Libya has moved to boost its domestic sugar production by contracting Germany's BMA to build a modern processing plant in the Juliana Free Zone, aiming for 2500 tons daily capacity and a 24-month completion timeline.
Algeria Awards Land for Four Major Projects, Promising 1,300 New Jobs
Algeria's investment agency has granted land concessions for four new projects in Bordj Bou Arreridj and Blida, targeting agro-industry and digital infrastructure. The initiatives are expected to generate over 1,300 direct jobs and signal a push to diversify the economy.
Algeria Rises to 8th Largest Importer of Egyptian Food Products
Algeria has become the eighth largest global importer of Egyptian food products, with imports rising 29% to $159 million between January and July 2026, reflecting deepening trade ties and shifting regional market dynamics.
Egypt exports 172,000 tonnes of food, imports 218,000 tonnes in one week
Egypt exported 172,000 tonnes of food products and imported 218,000 tonnes between 22 and 28 August 2026, highlighting the scale of its food trade and the National Food Safety Authority's role in monitoring compliance and facilitating flows.