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Egypt’s domestic corn prices have risen sharply as local demand strengthens amid the depreciation of the Egyptian pound. According to a report published by Platts, part of S&P Global Commodity Insights, corn prices climbed to EGP 14,000/mt as of June 20, up from EGP 13,500/mt a week earlier.

The Middle East and North Africa’s grain and oilseeds industry will gather in Cairo thissummer for Global Grain MENA 2025, taking place on July 2–3 at the Four SeasonsHotel Cairo, Egypt.

UK Flour Millers, the trade body representing the flour milling industry across the United Kingdom and Ireland, has announced the election of Mike Peters as its new President. The appointment was formalized at the association’s Annual General Meeting held on 5 June during its biennial Convention in Belfast.

The Spanish silo manufacturer celebrates four decades of innovation and excellence in grain storage with a moving ceremony honouring its visionary founder.

A new chapter in Indonesia’s food fortification journey begins, as TechnoServe and KFI co-launch Millers for Nutrition to help combat micronutrient deficiencies and improve public health outcomes.

Driven by record maize, rice, and sorghum harvests, global cereal production is forecast to surpass consumption in 2025, paving the way for a rebound in world grain stocks.

The Turkish Agricultural Diplomacy Group (TTDG) has officially launched its activities with the mission of strengthening the international representation of Turkey’s agriculture and food sectors.

Alapala, a global leader in food processing technology, announced its Similago II roller mill has been honored with the German Innovation Award 2025, recognizing its revolutionary design, engineering excellence, and sustainability advancements in grain milling.

As global demand for sustainable, plant-based protein rises, experts at the IGC Conference warn that without investment in productivity, research, and trade reliability, the pulses sector risks falling short of its potential to nourish a growing world.

Global wheat production is set to reach 800.1 million tonnes in 2025 with only marginal growth, while world stocks are forecast to decline to their lowest level since 2021/22. International trade is expected to partially rebound, supported by a sharp increase in import demand from Asian countries.

The Head Miller training, which took place at Alapala Academy Training and Innovation Center between May 5-16, was held with the participation of milling professionals from many different countries.

Weather extremes, shifting trade routes, and geopolitical tensions are reshaping wheat production and export dynamics ahead of the 2025/26 season, as experts warn of tighter margins and rising uncertainty.