Egypt to unveil network of “green food centers”: Egypt is set to launch 17 logistics hubs for wholesaling fruit and vegetables — an initiative the government has dubbed “ green food centers ” — in partnership with the private sector, the Supply Ministry said in a statement. The centers will have refrigeration, packing, and sorting facilities and will target both foreign and local markets. Private sector firms will be involved in the design, building, and operation of the new hubs, according to the statement.

Green food centers? The centers, which will be developed in partnership with the French Development Agency, will minimize food waste by implementing a more contained and sustainable supply chain. The centers will also recycle food waste using renewable energy.

The first center will be in Ismailia: The first center in Ismailia will need investments of EGP 3-4 bn, Deputy Supply Minister Ibrahim Ashmawy said in an interview with Asharq Business (watch, runtime: 5:52). The first phases of the project will kick off in 2024 and it is expected to be completed within two years, Ashmawy added. The Ismailia project will cover an area of 100 feddans and will be strategically located near major sea ports.

The centers are poised to boost food security, decrease waste, and provide sustainable infrastructure to strengthen value chains with the private sector, the statement said.

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