Morocco
Morocco Emerges as Top Importer of Tunisian Dates, Outpacing European Buyers
With more than 20% of the volumes exported by Tunisia, Morocco stands as the world’s leading buyer of Tunisian dates, ahead of Italy and France.
Topic
Agriculture
Morocco
Morocco Rises to Third Largest Global Tomato Exporter, Eyes European Market Dominance
Morocco consolidates its position as the third largest global exporter of tomatoes. Thanks to its advantageous quality-price ratio, the kingdom is attempting to dominate the European market.
Morocco
Morocco Surpasses France in Global Melon Exports, UN Data Shows
The analysis of global melon exports in 2024, based on United Nations COMTRADE data, confirms the rise of Guatemala, which has become the leading exporter by volume ahead of Spain. But the figures also show that Morocco exported more than France, both in quantity and value.
Morocco
Morocco's Mango Imports Surge to Historic Highs, Doubling Since 2020
Moroccan mango imports have reached a new record in 2024, demonstrating sustained domestic demand for this fruit.
Morocco
France Recalls Moroccan Peppers Over Illegal Pesticide Levels
French authorities have decided to remove Moroccan peppers, particularly the "Beef Horn" variety, which reportedly contain traces of banned pesticides.
Morocco
French Farmers Protest Moroccan Tomato Imports, Citing Unfair Competition
In France, the Young Farmers of the Pyrénées-Orientales and FDSEA 84 continue their crusade against imports of Moroccan tomatoes.
Morocco
Hail and Thundersnow Devastate Moroccan Watermelon Crops, Farmers Face Crisis
Concerned about the disasters caused by the wave of hail and thundersnow on cultivated areas in certain regions of southeastern Morocco, MP Hussein Ouallal questions the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, Ahmed El Bouari.
France
Illegal Labor Ring Busted: Moroccan Farmworkers Exploited in French Agriculture Scheme
A network exploiting Moroccan seasonal workers has been dismantled in Tarn-et-Garonne. Three people, including two women, have been arrested.
Spain
Spanish Farmers Raise Alarm Over Pesticide Residues in Imported Avocados
In Spain, alerts about contaminated avocados from Morocco and Peru seem to be multiplying. At least, that’s what several local media outlets claim. The Iberian Peninsula has increased its imports of fruits and vegetables from these two countries over the past five years.
Spain
Surge in Moroccan Avocado Imports Drives Spanish Prices Down 29%
Valencian avocado producers complain about the massive importation of Moroccan avocados , which has caused a drop in the prices of their products this season.
Morocco
French and Moroccan Tomato Producers Sign Cooperation Agreement at Agricultural Expo
The association Légumes de France, representing about 80% of French tomato producers, and the Association of Moroccan Fruit and Vegetable Producers and Exporters (APEFEL) signed a joint declaration on Tuesday to "coordinate" on tomatoes.
Morocco
Spanish Watermelon Exports Surge as Morocco's Plummet in EU Market
The year 2024 was marked by a sharp decrease in Moroccan watermelon exports to the European Union, a trend opposite to that observed for Spain, which saw its volumes increase and its leading position strengthened.