Morocco Suspends Soft Wheat Import Duties to Secure Domestic Supply
27 December 2020
Morocco has suspended import duties on soft wheat and its derivatives for the period from January 1, 2021 to May 31, 2021.
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Morocco Ramps Up Avian Flu Prevention Measures Amid Global Outbreaks
20 December 2020
To better contain and prevent the spread of avian flu that is already wreaking havoc in several countries, the Moroccan authorities are taking drastic measures. Thus, any local (…)
Turkish Retailer BIM Considers $70 Million Stake Sale in Moroccan Subsidiary
10 December 2020
The Turkish food distribution company BIM is considering opening 35% of its Moroccan subsidiary, BIM Stores Maroc, to the firm Blue Investment Holdings. Discussions are (…)
North African Nations Push for UNESCO Recognition of Couscous as Cultural Heritage
9 December 2020
Couscous, a typically Moroccan dish common to all the countries of the Maghreb, could become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The organization is holding the 15th session of the (…)
Danone Plans Global Job Cuts: Moroccan Subsidiary’s Fate Uncertain
24 November 2020
The French food multinational Danone, which has a subsidiary in Morocco, plans to cut 25% of its workforce in these times of health crisis related to Covid-19. Are its Moroccan (…)
Morocco Boosts Agri-Food Sector with New Import Substitution Strategy
21 November 2020
Operators in the fruit and vegetable processing sector will benefit from the new import substitution strategy of the Ministry of Industry. The Moroccan government has just (…)
Moroccan Street Vendors Struggle Amid COVID-19 Crisis, Call for Government Aid
20 November 2020
Heavily burdened by the health crisis due to the coronavirus, street vendors are struggling to regain their balance since last March. Several of them, including Mohammed Grita, (…)
Morocco Emerges as Key Supplier of Affordable Produce to West Africa
19 November 2020
In terms of basic products, Morocco represents a major supplier to the countries of West Africa. The Kingdom meets their demand, especially for fresh fruits and vegetables, at (…)
Morocco Resists Calls to Boycott French Products Amid Caricature Controversy
30 October 2020
Calls to boycott French products do not seem to be heard in Morocco. For now, this mobilization is limited to social networks and no action has been observed on the ground.
Morocco Maintains Food Subsidies Despite Budget Cuts in 2021
25 October 2020
In 2021, basic food products will continue to be subsidized, even if a 10% drop is expected this year in the Kingdom.