Why Egypt imports billions worth of wheat despite having agricultural land
Why Egypt imports billions worth of wheat despite having agricultural land April 2026 Author: Dina Moawad (University of gastronomic Science of Pollenzo) The question of why Egypt imports billions of dollars worth of wheat despite having agricultural land comes up frequently—and finding an answer is indeed needed. Egypt’s wheat imports are often seen as puzzling—after […]
International food prices, poverty and hunger
International food prices, poverty and hunger Scientific publication – May 2025 Climate change, conflicts, and the COVID-19 pandemic have increased pressure on global food markets, raising international food prices and exposing vulnerable populations to higher risks of poverty and deprivation. The recent study “International Food Prices, Poverty and Hunger”, co-authored by Marta Marson (Politecnico di […]
Global food security in a turbulent world: reviewing the impacts of the pandemic, the war and climate change
Global food security in a turbulent world: reviewing the impacts of the pandemic, the war and climate change Scientific publication – July 2025 The recent open-access article titled “Global food security in a turbulent world: reviewing the impacts of the pandemic, the war and climate change” and coauthored by Donatella Saccone (UNISG – University of […]
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 […]
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
Global agri-food value chains for cereals in the MENA region, with mapping 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 […]
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 […]
The effect of food price upsurges on income inequality: the richest win and the poorest lose
Click here The effect of food price upsurges on income inequality: the richest win and the poorest lose Scientific publication – February 2025 Food prices play a crucial role in shaping economic stability and social equality. While price fluctuations are common in global markets, their effects are not evenly distributed across populations. This recent paper […]
Food security and trade resilience
Food security and trade resilience An interview with the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo (2025) Food security is a critical issue across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where global crises have exacerbated existing vulnerabilities. Many countries in the region, particularly Egypt and Morocco, are highly dependent on cereal imports, making them […]
Diving into STAPLES Project
Diving into STAPLES project Interview with PhD Researcher Marta Marson (Politecnico di Milano). July 2024 Autor credit: ASCAME The STAPLES Project came up with the aim at addressing issues related with the dependence of MENA countries on imported cereals and their consequent exposure to shocks from the value chain. Specifically, MENA countries are particularly exposed to international […]
