food prices
World Bank says rising food prices a concern, ready to help
World
July 30, 2012
World Bank says rising food prices a concern, ready to help
WASHINGTON — The World Bank on Monday said it stood ready to help governments respond to a broad-based run-up…
Ramadan consumer frenzy curtailed by anxious retailers and unsure consumers
Business
July 21, 2012
Ramadan consumer frenzy curtailed by anxious retailers and unsure consumers
Soheir Salem, a housewife and mother of four, walked out to the markets last Friday looking to buy her…
US crop worry to fuel world food prices in July, UN says
Business
July 5, 2012
US crop worry to fuel world food prices in July, UN says
MILAN — Searing heat in the US Midwest is expected to see global food prices snap three months of declines…
Food prices changed drastically in May, statistics agency says
Egypt
June 25, 2012
Food prices changed drastically in May, statistics agency says
Food prices drastically changed in May compared to the previous month, according to the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and…
With fuel shortage, Upper Egypt sees hike in food prices
Egypt
March 26, 2012
With fuel shortage, Upper Egypt sees hike in food prices
A nationwide fuel shortage has contributed to skyrocketing food prices in several southern governorates. In Qena, fruit prices increased by…
Govt to distribute food aid ahead of Eid
Egypt
November 3, 2011
Govt to distribute food aid ahead of Eid
The cabinet examined ways to distribute butane gas cylinders and food to curb price increases before the Eid holiday next…
Govt report says food prices up in September
Business
October 23, 2011
Govt report says food prices up in September
Prices of several food commodities in September were higher than during the same period in 2010, according to a government report released…
Egypt to boost wheat imports to avert political unrest
Business
September 20, 2011
Egypt to boost wheat imports to avert political unrest
Egypt, the world’s biggest wheat buyer, plans to boost imports this year to build domestic stockpiles and prevent future political…
Food prices rise in July
Business
August 24, 2011
Food prices rise in July
The prices of food commodities rose in July in comparison to June, according to a monthly government report the Central…
Householders improvise and economize as Ramadan budgets dwindle
Life & Style
August 8, 2011
Householders improvise and economize as Ramadan budgets dwindle
A week into the holy month and expenses are mounting up for poor and middle-income families. For some, Ramadan has…