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06 September 20243 min reading
Shrinking EU wheat production forces importers to seek alternatives
EU wheat exports for the 2024/25 season are forecast to hit their lowest level in three years. As the world’s second-largest wheat exporter, the EU's reduced output will push key importing countries to seek alternative suppliers.
06 September 20244 min reading
GrainTech India 2024 showcases breakthrough innovations and global trends
GrainTech India 2024, India’s premier technology exhibition for grain milling and food processing, concluded with resounding success at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from August 22-24, 2024.
05 September 20243 min reading
Pulses market set for growth with improved pricing and data transparency
Pulses, while still a niche segment within the broader grains and oilseeds market, are showing promising potential for growth due to rising global demand, according to an analysis by Vito Martielli, Senior Analyst at Rabobank.
05 September 20242 min reading
LDC establishes pulses business unit to drive growth in plant-based protein market
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC), a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods, announced the creation of a new business unit dedicated to global pulses commercialization, as part of the Group’s strategic growth plans to reinforce core merchandizing activities and diversify into new business lines.
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11 September 20246 min reading
Focusing on food security: How to enhance the resilience of the food system
Grains are essential to global food security, but ensuring that there is enough for everyone requires a multi-faceted approach.
08 August 20244 min reading
Fortified wheat and maize flours help solve malnutrition challenge
In response to the global malnutrition challenge, fortified wheat and maize flours are emerging as a vital solution. With over two billion people suffering from micronutrient deficiencies, fortification of staple foods is proving to be a cost-effective method to enhance public health.
08 August 20248 min reading
Commercial opportunities in whole grain products: Meeting consumer demand for healthful foods
In this article, we explore the findings of the 2023 Whole Grain Consumer Insights Survey, highlighting how increasing the variety and availability of whole grain products can significantly boost consumption.
08 August 20246 min reading
Unveiling new flour varieties and specialty milling techniques
The global milling industry is experiencing a new wave, driven by consumer demand for healthier, more diverse dietary options.
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11 September 202419 min reading
Turkish Mercantile Exchange’s 5-Year Journey How TMEX is Transforming Turkey’s agricultural sector and grain markets
The Turkish Mercantile Exchange (TMEX) is leading the transformation of Turkey's agricultural sector, marked by a remarkable threefold increase in licensed warehouse capacity over five years and the upcoming launch of a futures market by 2025.
04 September 20247 min reading
Ukrainian Wheat: Harvest insights and the global export landscape
In an insightful interview with Miller Magazine, grain market observer at Fastmarkets, Masha Belikova sheds light on the factors influencing Ukraine’s wheat export strategies, the impact of European crop shortages, and the complexities of maintaining stable trade routes amid geopolitical tensions.
09 August 20247 min reading
Food City Project: Molino's vision for integrated, sustainable food systems
In an exclusive interview, Salim Alaybeyi, Vice President of Molino, reveals how the company’s 70-year legacy has evolved into a global leader in grain processing.
09 August 202417 min reading
The Future of Eastern Africa’s Grain Industry: Confronting challenges and exploring new horizons
Eastern Africa’s vast agricultural potential is pivotal in shaping the continent’s food security and impacting global grain markets.
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11 September 20247 min reading
Modernizing maize: How technology is enhancing Mexico’s staple grain
Maize matters in Mexico. The region that first farmed the versatile grain is still the world’s largest per-capita consumer.
15 August 20248 min reading
Molino Quaglia: Where flour becomes art
Molino Quaglia has been producing wheat flour for more than 100 years in the heart of the Veneto region in Este in Northeastern Italy.
09 August 20246 min reading
Reshaping the conversation on global trade and food security
The 33rd IGC Grains Conference 2024 titled “Reshaping the conversation on global trade and food security” was held in London on the 11th and 12th June 2024 and addressed the role of trade in global food security.
10 July 20246 min reading
Efficiency booster for flour production
In the quest to optimize flour extraction efficiency, traditional wheat scouring methods face significant limitations, prompting the need for innovative solutions. Omas Industries’ groundbreaking ‘Dante - The Flour Extraction Booster’ employs Dry Wheat Scrubbing (DST) to enhance the milling process.
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11 July 20249 min reading
Pakistan’s grain outlook
According to the USDA’s latest June Pakistan country report, wheat production for the marketing year 2024/25 (May-April) is expected to reach a record 31.4 million metric tons (MMT), which is eleven percent higher than last year’s production of 28.2 MMT.
13 June 20245 min reading
Canada’s Grain Outlook for 2024/25
Canada remains a major player in global grain production, consistently ranking among the top producers and exporters of wheat, barley and canola.
16 April 20249 min reading
Agricultural production planning and its effect on flour industry in Turkey
Since wheat is a product that can be produced both in dry and irrigated conditions, its effect on production planning is not expected to be high compared to other products.
21 February 20247 min reading
Egypt’s efforts to safeguard wheat supply amid global challenges
Egypt, the world’s largest wheat importer, faces significant challenges in securing its wheat supply, primarily due to economic hurdles and global events.
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12 August 20249 min reading
Adapting grain management strategies to meet a changing world
In an industry where innovation meets necessity, CESCO EPC GmbH stands out as a model of invention and resilience.
10 June 20244 min reading
Growing global demand fuels innovation in grain logistics
In an interview during the recent IDMA Istanbul Expo, Mehmet Büyükzeren, the General Manager of Yılmaz Kardeş Hydraulic Machinery Industry Co., shares his insights on the critical role of logistics in the global grain trade and the increasing demand for advanced unloading platforms.
10 June 20244 min reading
Turkish milling machinery sector seeks export funding boost
One of our significant visits at the IDMA Expo was Çift Kartal, a stalwart in the milling machinery industry with over half a century of experience.
04 June 20245 min reading
Maxi-Lift’s focus on EAME and APAC markets highlighted at IDMA Expo
In an interview during the IDMA EXPO in Istanbul, André Rigo, International Sales Director of DuraPlas/Maxi-Lift Inc., shared insights on the company’s journey, recent innovations, major projects, and the future of the grain processing industry.
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06 September 20248 min reading
Ukrainian wheat export: From tradition to transition
Ukraine has faced significant challenges in maintaining its traditional markets in North Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia – particularly in Egypt, Turkey, and Indonesia – since the onset of the war.
09 August 202410 min reading
Upcoming barley trends or how to ride the wave?
The prospects of Ukrainian barley export in 2024/25 MY may seem quite gloomy from the point of view of potential buyers’ demand, as such key destinations like Spain and China may reduce purchases.
11 July 20248 min reading
Turkish wheat import ban pressed prices beforehand harvesting
On 06 June 2024, the government of Turkey introduced a ban on wheat import for the period from 21 June 2024 to 15 October 2024. The measure is taken to protect local farmers during the harvesting period.
13 June 20246 min reading
USDA forecasts record wheat production amid declining trade and stocks
According to the USDA’s May ‘Grain: World Markets and Trade’ report, the global wheat outlook for 2024/25 forecasts record production and consumption but lower trade and contracting ending stocks.
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11 June 20245 min reading
IDMA Today and BBM Mutfak bring dynamism and flavors to IDMA
At IDMA Istanbul, the industry witnessed the debut of two initiatives by Parantez Media:
09 May 20243 min reading
TABADER hosts 5th Doyens Award Night
Simultaneously organized with IDMA Istanbul, the fifth edition of TABADER’s now customary Doyens Award Ceremony took place on May 2nd at Wow Hotel.
08 May 20244 min reading
IDMA Istanbul hosts pulse of grain processing industry with 10,000 visitors from 120 countries
The global grain processing industry convened in Istanbul. The domestic sector, specializing in flour, grain, feed, pulses production equipment, and milling machinery, crucially exporting 90 percent of its output, gathered with over 10,000 professionals from 120 countries at the 10th IDMA Istanbul.
04 May 20242 min reading
Turkish-Moroccan flour industry bond strengthened at IDMA Expo
In an exclusive interview during the IDMA Expo in Istanbul, Moulay Abdelkadir Alalaoui, President of the Moroccan Flour Milling Federation (FNM), provides a comprehensive overview of the state of flour milling in Morocco and its relationship with Turkey.

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Al Hazaa encourages flour fortification at World Economic Forum in Davos

23 January 20232 min reading

To discuss the pivotal role of millers in staple food fortification, Al-Hazaa Investment Group participated at "How Can We Change the Game for Local Millers to Enhance Nutrition? A Call for Action” event in Davos, Switzerland.

Due to the global food crisis and the continuously rising food prices, millions of people are now at risk of starvation and malnutrition, while flour fortification is a proven and effective intervention to enhance nutrition and improve people’s health and well-being. To discuss the pivotal role of millers in staple food fortification, Al-Hazaa Investment Group participated at "How Can We Change the Game for Local Millers to Enhance Nutrition? A Call for Action” event in Davos, Switzerland.

The event was hosted by TechnoServe and took place at the SDG Tent during the World Economic Forum (WEF) held interactive discussions between industry leaders, to talk about the importance of staple food fortification and how they can encourage, empower, and incentivize more millers to fortify flour to the right levels to reach millions of people affected by malnutrition, and to explore what needs to be done differently to enable local millers to scale up their fortification efforts.

Al-Hazaa Investment Group which operates a total of 12 flour mills in the Middle East and has a daily flour production capacity of 5,000 tons/day, joined the event as one of the representatives of large millers in the region to talk about the challenges they face, share their perspective about the flour fortification and what is hindering other millers from fortifying flour. During the event, Mariam Al-Hazaa, Business Development Manager at Al-Hazaa Investment Group spoke about the cost of fortification premixes resulting in the high price of fortified flour and the inconsistencies of the overall appearance of the fortified baked goods, as some of the challenges that restrain millers from taking the step of fortification in Jordan and the Middle East.

The event ended with a call for action and a request to commit to strengthening support and recognition for millers through a new initiative, currently in development: MillersForNutrition (M4N), in which the objective of the M4N Initiative is to make food fortification as easy and rewarding as possible for millers by creating a comprehensive support offer that combines world-class technical assistance with top-performer recognition and other incentive structures to increase transparency along the food fortification value chain."