European Tomato Shortage Boosts Demand for Moroccan Imports
10 September 2021
This year, tomato production in Europe is disastrous. A situation that could benefit Moroccan tomatoes, whose import is subject to quotas imposed by Brussels.
Agriculture
Israeli Agri-Food Giant Mehadrin Expands Avocado Production to Morocco
7 September 2021
The Israeli group Mehadrin plans to settle in Morocco to grow avocados. In this regard, it announces that it has concluded a joint venture with a Moroccan producer.
Spain to Welcome 12,700 Moroccan Seasonal Workers for Berry Harvest
6 September 2021
More than 12,000 Moroccan seasonal workers will work in the berry plantations in southern Spain, in Huelva, during the next agricultural season. Their arrival is scheduled for (…)
Morocco Invests $530 Million to Revitalize Historic Ksours and Kasbahs
29 August 2021
Approximately 5.3 billion dirhams have just been released to enhance the ksours and kasbahs of southeastern Morocco as part of the integrated strategy for the sustainable (…)
Moroccan Watermelon Safety Confirmed Amid Unfounded Health Rumors
27 August 2021
New attacks against Moroccan farmers. Rumors are circulating, claiming the harmfulness of the Moroccan watermelon, forcing the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) to take (…)
Morocco’s Exports Surge Despite Pandemic, Boosted by Industrial Initiatives
20 August 2021
Despite the difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, Moroccan exports have increased significantly this year thanks to the industrial project bank initiative, which has (…)
Moroccan Farmworker Escapes Alleged ’Modern Slavery’ in French Strawberry Fields
2 August 2021
A Moroccan woman has just fled an agricultural operation following facts she describes as modern slavery. At 44 years old, she was working in strawberry fields in the (…)
Morocco Legalizes Cannabis for Medical and Industrial Use, Establishes Regulatory Agency
2 August 2021
Activities related to the cultivation, production, manufacture, transport and marketing of cannabis can now be carried out legally in Morocco. The Official Bulletin of July 22, (…)
Canary Islands Farmers Demand EU-Morocco Trade Deal Reform Amid Brexit Fallout
28 July 2021
The main farmers’ organizations in the Canary Islands are asking the European Union to modify the trade agreement with Morocco, which continues to export the same quantity of (…)
Morocco’s Cereal Production Soars 221%, Reaching Record 103.2 Million Quintals
27 July 2021
The 2020-2021 cereal campaign ended with a harvest of 103.2 million quintals of cereals, up 221% compared to the 2019/2020 campaign and 63% compared to the five-year average. (…)