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• Princess Kate’s Beauty Secret: Moroccan Argan Oil in Daily Skincare Routine
  6 April, by Sylvanus

  There is a Moroccan oil that the Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton, cannot do without to prepare her skin every day.
  100% organic, cold-pressed Moroccan argan oil. This is one of the secrets behind Princess Kate’s skin. "She applies a little on the ends after brushing," explains Anne Simmons, who worked as a housekeeper for the royal family for over 12 years, and recently revealed Kate’s surprisingly easy morning habits.
  British dermatologist Dr. Laura Bennett highlights the benefits of (…)

• Moroccan Retail Giant Marjane Expands ’City’ Supermarket Chain Across Casablanca
  28 October 2024, by Sylvanus

  Marjane Holding is revolutionizing the retail sector. The Moroccan group is accelerating the openings of its "Marjane City" stores.
  Marjane Holding will inaugurate its third Marjane City on Tan Tan Avenue, in the Bourgogne district of Casablanca, reports Challenge. Previously, two others had been opened in the Gauthier and Californie districts. The leader of large-scale distribution in Morocco is also expected to open six new outlets - one on Boulevard Massira and another on Boulevard (…)

• Drought-Resistant Carob Trees Replace Vineyards in Southern France
  6 April, by Sylvanus

  An association of Occitan producers is counting on the cultivation of a tree well established in Morocco to replace the vine on the coast, which is a victim of drought.
  An association of Occitan producers is starting to grow the carob tree in the Aude. Benoît Valéry, an organic winegrower and president of the association "Caroubes Occitans", is one of the first to embark on this culture already well established in Morocco, reports franceinfo. From early 2025, his vines have given way to (…)

• Spanish Sheep Exporters Turn to Algeria After Morocco’s Eid Sacrifice Ban
  5 April, by Sylvanus

  King Mohammed VI’s call not to sacrifice sheep during Eid al-Adha has put Spanish breeders and exporters in difficulty. They are counting on selling their sheep in Algeria.
  Algeria, the alternative for Spanish exporters? In late February, King Mohammed VI had, in a message, invited Moroccans not to celebrate Eid al-Adha this year, due to the effects of the drought on the national herd. A royal call widely acclaimed on social media and welcomed by many Moroccans. Moroccan breeders, on the (…)

• Drought Slashes Morocco’s Olive Harvest, Driving Up Olive Oil Prices
  8 December 2024, by Said

  Morocco is facing an unprecedented olive oil crisis. The olive harvest expected for this year is experiencing a dizzying drop, a direct consequence of the years of drought that have plagued the country. And this will of course be reflected in the final price.
  According to the Minister of Agriculture, Ahmed El Bouari, in a recent statement, the harvest is expected to reach only 950,000 tons, a decrease of 11% compared to last year and 40% compared to a normal year. The olive trees, (…)

• Morocco’s Food Exports Surge to Record $8 Billion Despite Drought
  12 January 2023, by Sylvanus

  Exports of agricultural and maritime food products experienced a boom in 2022, exceeding 80 billion dirhams (MMDH). A record.
  Despite a difficult international and climatic situation marked by unprecedented levels of drought, agricultural and maritime food products have exploded, increasing by about 20% compared to 2021. Berry exports have increased by 20%, with a volume of 131,900 tons, those of fresh fruits and vegetables have increased by 10%, with a volume of 2.3 million tons, we are (…)

• Belgian Authorities Recall Hayatea’s "Herbes du Maroc" Tea Due to Health Concerns
  21 January 2023, by Armel

  The herbal tea product "Herbes du Maroc" (50 g) of the Hayatea brand has been withdrawn from the shelves in Belgium and customers who have purchased it are asked to return it to the points of sale.
  In a press release, the company OMA Trading, distributor of this tea sold since September 2021, indicated that tests carried out on the product revealed the presence of pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
  Thus, in agreement with the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (AFSCA), the commercial (…)

• Morocco Imports Brazilian Cattle to Combat Rising Meat Prices
  5 February 2023, by Said

  Morocco is preparing to welcome ships carrying 30,000 head of cattle from Brazil and Uruguay in an attempt to cope with the continuous price increase observed for several months.
  This announcement made by the president of the Interprofessional Federation of Red Meats (Fiviar) comes as a relief to the slaughter industry, which has faced a drop in local cattle supply. Production costs have skyrocketed due to the drought and rising animal feed prices.
  "The first ships of cattle imported (…)

• Morocco Cracks Down on Food Speculators to Combat Rising Prices
  13 February 2023, by Sylvanus

  In Morocco, the government claims to be waging an implacable fight against rising prices and speculation. Tons of food products stored in unauthorized warehouses have already been seized during inspection and price control missions in wholesale markets and businesses.
  To inquire about the quality of the products on sale, to fight against unfair business practices, to reduce the number of intermediaries in order to guarantee a fair supply chain from producer to wholesale merchant in order (…)

• Vegetable Shortages Hit Belgian Supermarkets as Mediterranean Harvests Falter
  25 February 2023, by Sylvanus

  Belgian supermarkets are facing a shortage of certain fruits and vegetables. They are having trouble sourcing from Morocco, Spain and Turkey.
  Belgian supermarkets are suffering from their dependence on Spain, Morocco and Turkey. "Like other supermarkets, we are experiencing supply difficulties for some products grown in southern Spain and North Africa," said a spokesperson for the Asda retail chain. The disruption of harvests in these regions is at the origin of these difficulties. "The (…)