Tomato Prices Soar in Morocco Ahead of Ramadan, Sparking Consumer Outrage
10 March 2022
Like other food products, tomato prices have risen sharply, angering consumers just days before Ramadan.
Agriculture
Morocco’s Citrus Industry Faces Crisis as Russia-Ukraine Conflict Halts Exports
7 March 2022
Urgent meeting this Monday, March 7, 2022 of the Association of Citrus Fruit Producers in Morocco (ASPAM). The objective is to examine the situation of Moroccan citrus growers, (…)
Morocco Bakers Pledge to Freeze Bread Prices During Ramadan Despite Rising Costs
7 March 2022
Professionals in the bakery and confectionery sector have committed not to raise the price of bread and other products during the month of Ramadan, even though their sector is (…)
Morocco Bans Water-Intensive Red Watermelon Farming Amid Severe Drought
5 March 2022
Faced with the drought that is raging this year in Morocco, the government has decided to ban the cultivation of red watermelon, a fruit that would contribute greatly to the (…)
Spanish Tomato Imports from Morocco Surge 348% in Eight Years
2 March 2022
Spanish imports of tomatoes from Morocco have increased from around 18 million kilos in 2014 to 80 million kilos in 2021, an increase of 348%.
Morocco Ensures Milk Supply for Ramadan Despite Drought Concerns
25 February 2022
Morocco has sufficient reserves, particularly in soft wheat and milk. Fears of a shortage, fueled by the effects of the drought, have been dispelled by the government.
North Africa Grapples with Severe Drought, Morocco Hit Hardest in 30 Years
12 February 2022
For about thirty years, Morocco has been facing a scarcity of rainfall, causing a lot of damage, especially in the agricultural world, noted the American news agency Bloomberg (…)
Moroccan Raspberry Production Surges, Outpacing Spanish Growers
9 February 2022
Spanish raspberries are increasingly suffering from Moroccan competition. The area planted for the 2021 harvest is down, while that of Morocco is increasing exponentially.
Moroccan Agri-Food Giant Diana Holding Eyes African Expansion
7 February 2022
The Moroccan agri-food giant, Diana Holding, is reportedly preparing a "strategic realignment" of its businesses (viticulture, arboriculture, bottling, olive growing) and is (…)
Spanish Farmer Wins Supreme Court Case Against Moroccan King Over Mandarin Patent
5 February 2022
The Supreme Court has just ruled against King Mohammed VI and in favor of the Murcian farmer accused of having exploited without authorization the protected variety of mandarin (…)