Spain
Spain Blocks Moroccan Fish Imports Over Anisakis Parasite Concerns
The European Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has recently reported the refusal of entry into Spain of several shipments of fresh fish from Morocco .
Topic
Consumption
Morocco
Surge in Food Poisoning Alarms Moroccan Consumer Groups, Calls for Stricter Restaurant Controls
In Morocco, the resurgence of food poisoning cases in several cities is worrying consumer rights associations, which are calling for strengthened controls in restaurants and fast food establishments to ensure compliance with hygiene and health safety rules.
Morocco
Moroccan Grocers Boycott Coca-Cola Over Pricing Practices and Profit Margins
In Morocco, a tug-of-war pits a multinational beverage company (Coca-Cola) against grocery store owners due to "abusive commercial practices".
Morocco
Food Poisoning Outbreak in Casablanca Sickens Over 20 Fast-Food Customers
More than 20 people ended up in the hospital after consuming a meal in a fast-food establishment in Casablanca.
Morocco
Watermelon Sales Plummet in Morocco Despite Price Drop, Sellers Struggle
Despite the drop in watermelon prices recorded in recent days, demand remains low, much to the dismay of merchants at the Casablanca wholesale market.
Spain
EU Alerts: Salmonella-Contaminated Moroccan Shrimp Intercepted in Spain
The European Union’s Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) has issued an alert concerning a batch of contaminated Moroccan shrimp exported to Spain.
Morocco
Food Poisoning at Morocco Camp Sends 20 Children to Hospital
Some 20 children participating in a camp in the coastal region of Azla, on the outskirts of Tetouan, were victims of food poisoning on Friday after consuming sandwiches in a fast food restaurant.
Morocco
Moroccans Launch Boycott Over Soaring Food Prices Amid Gaza Conflict Concerns
Moroccans are exasperated by the exaggerated and unjustified rise in prices of certain products such as fish, red meat, and chicken, not hesitating to boycott these products and the importing companies they accuse of supporting Israel in the conflict in Gaza.
Morocco
Sardine Prices Soar in Morocco, Putting Traditional Staple Out of Reach for Many
In Morocco, the sardine, the " poor man’s fish ", is so expensive that low-income families cannot afford to buy it.
Morocco
Moroccan Consumers Protest Soaring Red Meat Prices Amid Feed Cost Surge
In Morocco, red meat prices continue to rise, reaching 120 dirhams per kilogram in some retail outlets.
Morocco
Morocco's Alcohol Tax Revenue Soars 66% as Consumption Rises Despite Higher Prices
The tax on alcohol has not limited the consumption of Moroccans. On the contrary, the consumption of alcoholic beverages has increased sharply in the kingdom, leading to a 66.7% increase in these tax revenues by the end of June 2024 compared to the same period the previous year.
Morocco
Soaring Meat Prices Force Moroccan Families to Shift Diet Habits
Red meat has become a luxury for middle-income Moroccan households due to its high price. As an alternative, they have started prioritizing legumes and fish.