The rice tender will be approved by the Minister of Supply, Ali Moselhy, after testing rice samples that were submitted by the bidders, a source in the ministry told Daily News Egypt. All Indian rice samples failed the cooking test, while five Chinese rice samples as well as a Vietnamese rice sample were accepted. GASC is also looking to purchase at least 30,000 tonnes of soybean oil and 10,000 tonnes of sunflower oil. The agency will also accept EGP-denominated offers for at least 10,000 tonnes of soybean oil and 5,000 tonnes of sunflower oil for delivery on 10-25 January. This is the sixth tender for soybean oil and sunflower oil this year.

Source: Daily News Egypt November 27, 2018 20:26 UTC