
Demand for Olive Oil in Spain Rises as Country Goes Into Coronavirus Lockdown
As anxious shoppers crowded into supermarkets, olive oil was at the top of many of their lists. Factories are running 24/7 to ensure supermarket shelves remain stocked. According to data released by the global marketing research firm Nielsen, olive oil purchases rose by five percent in the l
Egypt authorities take additional measures to curb coronavirus spread and stimulate economy
The government on Thursday ordered the closure of all restaurants, cafes, casinos, amusement parks, nightclubs, bars and commercial centers from 7 pm to 6 am every day until March 31 as part of its efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The decision does not apply to delivery service
French grain industry fears logistic constraints
World Grain, 23/03/2020 — Panic buying of pasta and flour because of the COVID-19 pandemic has the French grain industry searching for enough trucks and staff to keep factories and ports operational, Reuters reported. The food sector has been designated as a strategic priority, he
As COVID-19 spreads, no major concern for global food security yet
IFPRI, 10/03/2020 – The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread rapidly. So far, more than 116,000 cases and over 4,000 deaths have been reported worldwide. Since its sta
Ecomnewsmed – Algeria’s trying to boost its agriculture

Algeria’s efforts to boost its moribund agriculture sector
Algeria has been recently adopting measures to boost investment and increase production in agriculture, as the country looks to curb its imports in a context of declining state revenues and faltering of the economic gr