Wheat
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Chakib Alj files to acquire 68% stake in Forafric Maroc to reshape Morocco’s milling industry
This strategic takeover comes at a pivotal moment for Forafric, which has been grappling with a complex financial restructuring while maintaining its status as a leading player in transforming wheat and producing staple goods like flour, semolina, and couscous.
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Iraq reopens Umm Qasr grain berth to boost wheat imports
The rehabilitated berth will serve as Iraq’s primary entry point for wheat shipments, enabling faster vessel unloading and more efficient transfer of imports into storage and distribution networks.
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Kazakhstan wheat production to reach 18 MT in 2025‑26
Wheat exports are forecast at 10 million tonnes, up 300,000 tonnes from the prior FAS forecast.
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Cameroon promotes local flour integration in bread production
Organizers said the programme aims to reduce reliance on imported wheat, raise incomes for smallholder farmers, and broaden consumer choice.
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Egypt’s wheat reserves sufficient to cover four months demand
Egypt has also been expanding its storage capacity and modernising logistics infrastructure to strengthen food security.