Egypt expands Kari On retail chain to 24 branches across multiple governorates

Egypt's supply ministry has expanded its Kari On retail chain to 24 branches across multiple governorates, consolidating ration and food goods under single multi-activity outlets.

• The Kari On chain reached 24 branches after 20 new outlets opened in Cairo, Giza, Qalyubia and Alexandria, including 7 in Deir al-Malak and 13 inaugurated by video conference.
• Supply Minister Sherif Farouk said the project aims to achieve a qualitative shift in the internal trade system by converting branches into modern multi-activity outlets.
• A Kari On branch opened in Port Said, selling sugar at 25 pounds and offering discounts on 12 items.
• The chain has partnered with the World Food Programme to dedicate a healthy-food corner, coordinated with the National Nutrition Institute.
• The new branches in Deir El-Malak include a ration disbursement point, allowing ration-card holders to receive subsidized goods alongside other products.
• Supply Minister Sherif Farouk met WFP acting director Carl Skau to discuss developing Egypt's food subsidy system and improving targeting.
• Cairo supply director Abdel Basset Abdel Naeem said Cairo operates 18 of 38 outlets, with plans to double branches by year-end.