Trump’s tariffs on China are causing Pakistan’s food imports to go up, and possibly food prices to go down
The tariffs on China have caused a wave of discontent among Trump’s base in America’s corn-belt. Pakistan is among the many countries that offer part of a larger alternative
National Foods to divest Canadian wholesale and distribution subsidiary
Subsidiary sold for a valuation likely exceeding C$100 million, off an initial investment of C$6 million
Pakistan’s food import bill rises by 35.56% to $2.252 billion in first quarter of FY26
Higher imports of sugar, edible oil, and tea contribute to increased food import costs
Pakistan’s Interloop to tap into Gulf cheese market through Turkish joint venture: report
Conglomerate aims to diversify into dairy, targeting GCC market amid plans to triple IRC Dairy’s production
Pakistan’s short-term inflation rises 4.34% YoY amid higher food prices
Prices of chicken, onions and wheat flour rose sharply, while tomatoes, bananas and potatoes recorded declines.
Flour mills warn of 1.5 million tons wheat shortage in Punjab, calls for immediate govt action
PFMA urges the release of wheat stocks, removal of inter-provincial transport restrictions to ensure uniform flour pricing
Wheat prices soar to Rs2,300 per 20-kg bag in Balochistan amid supply crisis
Mismanagement and alleged corruption leave province with depleted reserves, pushing staple food beyond reach of ordinary households
Wheat importers warn of 3 million-tonne supply gap, urge govt to allow immediate imports
Importers call for transparent policy to ensure price stability, while Balochistan faces flour price surge due to provincial wheat restrictions
Will Bunny’s rise?
The bread maker has seen consistent profits. They are now left with the business of managing their financing as they embark on expansion
After expansion bid, Bunnys braces for flood impact
The recent flooding has raised fears the prices of wheat will increase making margins for food companies like Bunny's smaller
Barkat Frisian moves backward into its poultry farm supply chain
New farms to hatch in house supply and reduce volatility; investment to cost Rs690 million
Punjab CM intensifies action against wheat hoarders, suspends food department officials over wheat loss in Khanewal due to floods
Food department director general removed for failing to secure wheat stocks, local food controller and staff also suspended
Pakistan imports 110,098 metric tons of pulses worth $73.837 million in July
286,836 metric tons of palm oil worth $302.149 million imported in July 2025; Food group imports surged 44.90% to $743.879 million in the first month of FY2026
Floods in Pakistan, India threaten basmati rice output, pushing prices higher
Pakistan’s Punjab faces 20% crop damage, with prices rising by $50 per ton; flooding in India’s Punjab and Haryana also impacts supply, driving price hikes
Sluggish growth, widening losses at Quice
Revenue inches up, profits slide, reflecting a classic loss of pricing power; the brand mostly sells nostalgia to expatriate Pakistanis