Lebanon Reassures on Food Supply as Officials Deny WFP Warning
4/10/2026 1:55:30 PM
The head of the Food Importers Syndicate, Hani Bohsali, and the head of the Supermarket Owners Syndicate, Nabil Fahd, denied in a joint statement the World Food Programme’s warning that “Lebanon is rapidly turning into a food security crisis as the war disrupts supplies.”
They confirmed that all the data and information previously released by both syndicates remain unchanged, reassuring that Lebanon’s food reserves are sufficient to meet local consumption for about three months.
They also stressed that supplies are continuing without any disruption or interruption, noting that ships carrying food products are arriving on schedule at Lebanese ports, particularly the Port of Beirut.
They further pointed out that the reopening of the Masnaa border crossing is a vital and positive factor in supplying Lebanon with food products.
They confirmed that all the data and information previously released by both syndicates remain unchanged, reassuring that Lebanon’s food reserves are sufficient to meet local consumption for about three months.
They also stressed that supplies are continuing without any disruption or interruption, noting that ships carrying food products are arriving on schedule at Lebanese ports, particularly the Port of Beirut.
They further pointed out that the reopening of the Masnaa border crossing is a vital and positive factor in supplying Lebanon with food products.