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Egypt imposed an EGP 900 ($101.35) per metric ton tax on exported sugar effective May 18 until the end of 2016.

Ministry of Finance fails to mitigate prices during Passover, and Minister of Health escalates campaign against “Fast Food” and other "unhealthy" foods.

The Egyptian Ministry of Agriculture announced an effort to reclaim approximately 1.5 million acres (607,028 ha) of marginal or desert lands for agricultural use.

Israel implements new fishing regulations aimed at protecting and increasing its fish stock, while the Ministry of Health plans a nationwide campaign against "junk food".

The United States is the world’s largest producer of beef but it also imports more beef than any other country.

Manufacturers and trademark owners of specific retail products being shipped to Egypt are now required to register with the Egyptian Ministry of Industry and Trade.

Post forecasts total sugar production in MY2016/17 to increase by 3 percent or 60,000 MT to 2.185 MMT from MY2015/16’s 2.125 MMT.

Soybean imports are expected to reach 2.42 million metric tons (MMT), reflecting additional crush capacity, as well as strong soybean meal and oil demand.

News on developments in agriculture and food in Egypt.

Grain traders remain wary of supplying wheat and barley to the Government of Jordan (GoJ), due to a rejection of a shipment of 100,000 MT of Polish wheat by Jordan Food and Drug Administration.

Israel is almost completely dependent on imports to meet its grain and feed needs.

Soybean imports are expected to reach 2.42 million metric tons (MMT), reflecting additional crush capacity, as well as strong soybean meal and oil demand.