Russia increased its agricultural exports to Africa sharply in the first half of 2026, with wheat accounting for more than 90% of shipments to the continent.
The improvement marks a sharp turnaround from the severe wheat crisis caused by drought in the previous agricultural season and could significantly reduce Syria’s dependence on imports.
The new ingredient solution combines dried rye sourdough with natural enzymes, giving bakers a convenient way to achieve consistent artisan characteristics while improving dough performance.
Rising wheat use, lower import prices and new milling capacity are driving Senegal’s growing dependence on imported wheat, while regional flour trade adds to demand.
Group revenue increased 7.4% year-on-year to AED 2.6 billion, with growth supported in part by one-off sales under the UAE food security programme.