Qatar to build QR1.6 billion food processing and storage facility
For the first time, raw sugar, rice and cooking oil will be processed inside of Qatar, transport minister Jassim bin Saif Al-Sulaiti said yesterday, according to Bloomberg.
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This new sushi place in Qatar charges you extra for wasting food
When diners at Maison De Sushi are done eating, they're charged QR5/per piece of food left on their plates.
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Qatar businessman renews calls for new ‘agriculture city’
Mohammed bin Ahmed Alobaidly, a member of Qatar Chamber, has asked for the government to allocate land and infrastructure to build or a dedicated site with facilities for food production, processing and storage.
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Qatar begins stockpiling food essentials in warehouses
The facilities total 107,446 square meters and are capable of storing enough food for three to 10 months, depending on the commodity.
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Politician calls for scrutiny of Qatar agricultural firm in Australia
Liberal Bill Heffernan was quoted this week as saying, “We welcome foreign investment, as long as it is done on a level playing field.”
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Report: Qatar to begin importing meat from Kenya
Speaking to the Qatar Tribune this week, Kenyan Ambassador Galma Mukhe Boru said that fruit, vegetables and other products will also soon be shipped from Kenya to Qatar.
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Qatar’s expanded farmer’s markets to open Thursday
The country's markets are located at the Al Mazrouah Yard near Umm Salal Stadium, in Al Khor at the Al Dhakira yard as well as in Al Wakrah. All three markets in Qatar will operate Thursdays to Saturdays from 7am to 5pm, with livestock vendors operating at the same times throughout the week.
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Researchers launch investigation into Qatar’s ‘shocking’ food waste
An international team led by Georgetown University aims to find out how much food is being thrown away here and why, and is seeking volunteers to keep track of what happens to the food in their house by filling out an anonymous online survey.
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Qatar moves one step closer to homegrown poultry complex
When completed, the QR1.3 billion development will produce 40,000 tons of fresh and frozen chickens annually, and generate 7,500 tons of eggs each year, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce said.
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