New insights into unprocessed cereal trade exchanges: a focus on MENA countries
New insights into unprocessed cereal trade exchanges: a focus on MENA countries January 2026 STAPLES partner Collegio Carlo Alberto (CCA) published its latest article, summarising the progress achieved within the Work Package named “Understanding external stressors and shocks”, carried out in collaboration with the Economic Research Forum (ERF), under the PRIMA Partnership Programme. Building on the first […]
Field study in Egypt
Field study in Egypt May 2025 Al Sharqiya – Egypt In May 2025 researchers from the Università delle Scienze Gastronomiche di Pollenzo, in collaboration with the Confederation of Egyptian European Business Associations (CEEBA), conducted a field study in Al Sharqiya, Egypt, interviewing 36 local smallholders. The interviews explored their experiences, knowledge, and challenges in cereal […]
Navigating recent crises in the MENA region
Navigating recent crises in the MENA region Iacopo Maria TaddeiUniversity of Florence – Collegio Carlo Alberto Dina MoawadUniversity of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo The agricultural global value chain involves transforming raw agricultural commodities into edible goods and encompasses a wide array of activities and participants. This consolidated network is vital for economic resilience, particularly in […]
Global agri-food value chains for cereals in the MENA region, with mapping of players, trade flows, and product exchange
Global agri-food value chains for cereals in the MENA region, withmapping of players, trade flows, and product exchange July 2025 Our partner Collegio Carlo Alberto (CCA), working in collaboration with the Economic Research Forum (ERF) within the STAPLES Work Package named “Understanding external stressors and shocks” (under the PRIMA Partnership Programme), authored an article based on […]
Second field study in Morocco
Field study in Morocco: Fès and Meknès November 2025 (2nd fieldwork)Fès and Meknès – Morocco Field study in Morocco strengthening cooperation in the Mediterranean food systems The second STAPLES field study in Morocco took place from 17 to 21 November 2025 in the cities of Fès and Meknès, two of the project’s selected research areas […]
Multipurpose agricultural machine workshop
Multipurpose agricultural machine workshop 22 November 2025Fayoum – Egypt Strengthening transnational agri-food practices leveraging eco-friendly solutions On 22 November 2025, the Fayoum Chamber of Commerce of the city of Fayoum, Egypt, hosted the second day of the two-day workshop meeting for the STAPLES Project, supporting its overall aim of improving sustainability and efficiency in the […]
Field study in Morocco
Field study in Morocco June 2025 (1st fieldwork)Rabat-Salé-Kénitra – Morocco Stepping into the beautiful landscapes of Morocco, our team set out to collect firsthand stories, insights, and experiences from local smallholders and stakeholders, bringing us face-to-face with the realities of local agricultural life and the people who shape it. Building a comprehensive dataset on […]
Digital tools for cereal value chain resilience
Digital tools for cereal value chain resilience Global supply chain disruptions pose significant challenges to cereal supply chains in the MENA region, particularly in Egypt and Morocco, affecting both public and private stakeholders. To address these issues, the STAPLES project is developing digital tools designed to enhance monitoring and management, strengthen resilience, and support […]
11th OEET workshop – Call for Papers
11th OEET workshop Call for papers December 11–12, 2025 – Turin Turin Centre on Emerging Economies (OEET) Hosted by Collegio Carlo Alberto – Centro ricerca di alta formazione Global trade shocks and geopolitical uncertainty implications for food security in emerging economies The 11th OEET Workshop will be held on December 11–12 in Turin, fully […]
