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• Morocco’s Manufacturing Sector Sees 0.3% Rise in Producer Prices for February
  3 April 2021, by Jérôme

  For the month of February 2021, the producer price index for the "Manufacturing industries excluding petroleum refining" sector increased by 0.3%. This is according to information published by the High Commission for Planning (HCP).
  The increase in the producer price index for the "Manufacturing industries excluding petroleum refining" sector is the result of the increase in prices for "Metallurgy" by 4.2%, "Manufacture of electrical equipment" by 0.7%, "Food industries" by 0.1%, "Wood (…)

• Morocco Warns of Ramadan Food Waste Surge, Citing Economic and Health Impacts
  3 April 2021, by Sylvanus

  A few days before the start of the holy month of Ramadan, the Moroccan Federation of Consumer Rights (FMDC) has warned about food waste and its consequences on the health and economy of the kingdom.
  In a statement to Morocco World News, Bouazza Kherrati, president of the FMDC, indicated that Morocco reaches its peak of consumable waste such as electricity, water and food during the month of Ramadan. During this period, 41.1% of Moroccan households waste a third of edible foods, or 500 DH (…)

• Morocco Showcases Traditional Crafts at First-Ever Tel Aviv Expo
  4 April 2021, by Jérôme

  From July 7 to 16, the 1st Moroccan craft fair will be held at the David InterContinental Hotel in Tel Aviv. This first fair will be an opportunity for meeting between Morocco and Israel, who have just sealed their union.
  Through this fair called "Morocco Expo Tel Aviv", Moroccan craftsmen will have the opportunity to showcase the assets of Morocco in the realization of local products, crafts and tourist attractions adapted to the Israeli market. During the period of this fair, craftsmen (…)

• Health Concerns Grow Over Carcinogenic Additives in Moroccan Bread, Watchdogs Demand Investigation
  8 April 2021, by Jérôme

  The flour used to make bread in Morocco would be unfit for consumption, even for animals, denounce consumer rights associations. They are therefore calling on the competent ministries to conduct a thorough investigation.
  Concerned about the health of citizens threatened by the quality of bread consumed in Morocco, human rights associations urge the Ministries of Health and Agriculture to open a rigorous investigation into the quality of this staple food in Morocco. The flour used to make (…)

• Morocco Aims to Boost Exports with New Kosher Certification Partnership
  11 April 2021, by Sylvanus

  Morocco is showing an interest in the "kosher" market. In this sense, a framework agreement has been signed between the Moroccan Association of Exporters (Asmex) and the European Kosher Organization.
  Create an ecosystem for the production and enhancement of kosher foods. This is the scope of the framework agreement signed between the Moroccan Association of Exporters (Asmex) and the European Kosher Organization. This ecosystem will consist of a Kosher labeling infrastructure, including (…)

• Morocco’s King Orders Ramadan Food Aid for 3 Million as Holy Month Begins
  13 April 2021, by Sylvanus

  A few hours before the start of the month of Ramadan in Morocco, King Mohammed VI instructed the officials of the Mohammed V Foundation to launch the 22nd edition of the food distribution operation for the benefit of three million people.
  In a press release, the Mohammed V Foundation announced that the launch of the 22nd edition of the "Ramadan 1442" food distribution operation will be given tomorrow, Wednesday, April 14, the first day of the holy month. The beneficiaries number three (…)

• Morocco Ramps Up Food Safety Inspections Ahead of Ramadan
  13 April 2021, by Jérôme

  The National Office of Sanitary Safety of Food Products (ONSSA) is on alert. Well before the start of the month of Ramadan, all its control services have been deployed throughout the kingdom to ensure the compliance of food products offered for consumption on the national market.
  The Office, as indicated to the MAP, its director of food product control, Abdelghani Azzi, is more rigorous in the control of imported food products at the level of border inspection posts where only products (…)

• Moroccan Agricultural Group Defends Quality of Local Wheat and Bread
  16 April 2021, by Jonas

  The Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development (COMADER) spoke out on Wednesday on the statements that claim the poor quality of Moroccan wheat and bread consumed in the Kingdom.
  Countering those who denounce the quality of Moroccan wheat and bread, the confederation said it was surprised by these "irresponsible and fallacious and slanderous statements." According to COMADER, which expresses "its total solidarity and unconditional support for the wheat-producing farmers," (…)

• Ramadan Spending Surge: Moroccan Consumers Face Health and Financial Risks
  18 April 2021, by Prince

  During the month of Ramadan, the consumer tends to overdo it in terms of daily purchases for the breaking of the fast, dinner or Suhoor. This exaggeration in meeting food needs even leads some to take out a loan to stock up on food to have a well-stocked ftour table with food and drinks, forgetting that such a practice is harmful to their health and contributes to weakening their purchasing power.
  "During Ramadan, the habits of feeding remain for the majority of the faithful far from the (…)

• Smuggled Spanish Goods Return to Northern Morocco at Triple the Price
  21 April 2021, by Jérôme

  Northern Morocco is known for the sale of foreign food products, especially Spanish ones, including cheese, halal charcuterie, chocolate, cleaning products, red cheese and mortadella. And all this at affordable prices. These products, in the meantime disappeared from the stalls after the closure of the border with Ceuta, are back recently, but this time at exorbitant prices, due to customs duties.
  "Since the products have been subject to customs duties, the price has almost tripled in just (…)