Algeria will no longer be a major importer of powdered milk

Algeria is preparing to take a decisive step towards food independence – the country will no longer depend on imported milk powder. In the province of Adrar, they plan to build the world’s largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder production plant. The solemn ceremony of signing the agreement between the Algerian government, the Qatari company Baladna Q.P.S.C. and the German industrial giant GEA took place in Algiers. GEA CEO Stephane Klebert said that the company will provide a full range of technological solutions for the construction of the farm and processing plant. The cost of the project is estimated at 140-170 million euros, and its completion is scheduled for the second half of 2025. Construction will begin in early 2026, approximately 90 km from the administrative center of the province of Adrar. After launch, production will gradually increase, and the plant will reach full capacity by the end of 2027. It is expected to produce up to 100,000 tons of powdered milk ...