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Algeria’s 2019 economic development strategy promotes projects that require processing to support the processing industry.

Singapore does not have any domestic commercial production of plant biotechnology. The Singapore Food Agency provides a link in its website that lists a total of 57 genetically engineered (GE) crops that have been approved for use as food for direct consumption, ingredients, and further processing into ingredients for other food in the country.

The Ministry of Agriculture’s December 24, 2020, decree prevents agricultural genetically engineered product development, commercialization and import into Algeria. FAS Algiers continues to support biotechnology researchers through the Borlaug scientific exchange program.

Improving domestic dairy production to reduce reliance on imports remains a priority of the government of Algeria.

Due to insufficient rain, Algerian grain production in 2021/22 declined by 38 percent. As a result, grain imports are predicted to increase. While Algeria relies primarily on European wheat, German wheat is making gains at the expense of French wheat.

Singapore has a highly developed and competitive hotel, restaurant and institutional (HRI) industry that is traditionally fueled by robust tourism and receipts.

Algeria’s Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) by region shows the vegetation index within normal range.

Singapore’s food retail sector is highly developed and competitive. The industry is comprised of a range of large supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, “mom and pop” traditional stores, and specialty retailers.

Most raw materials for food processing are imported into Singapore due to its limited land, natural resources, livestock, and agricultural production.

The Algerian Agriculture Roadmap 2020-2024 offers opportunities for U.S. exporters and investors despite its overall objective to reduce imports.

Egypt and Algeria are two of North Africa’s most rapidly growing markets for the food and beverage (F&B) processing and manufacturing sectors.

Singapore is seeking feedback from stakeholders on draft amendments to labeling and advertising requirements for “Nutri-Grade beverages” sold in Singapore.