Morocco Braces for 10% Hike in Cooking Oil Prices as Producers Unite
24 May 2021
Cooking oil prices will continue to soar in Morocco, much to the dismay of consumers. Producers have made a decision in this direction.
Food
Expired Food Ring Uncovered in Casablanca Markets, Posing Health Risks
19 May 2021
Food safety would be in danger in Casablanca. A well-organized gang would be behind the flow of unfit food products for consumption. Biscuits, candies, chips would be stored to (…)
Moroccan Chocolate Sales Surge Despite Pandemic, Nestlé Reports Growth
14 May 2021
Chocolate consumption has increased despite Covid. Chocolate bars and bars are increasingly sold. This is what can be understood from the data published by the boss of one of (…)
Morocco’s Cafe and Restaurant Industry Pushes for Government Aid Amid Pandemic Recovery
11 May 2021
Disarmed by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, cafe and restaurant professionals are not giving up even if unconfirmed information makes them believe that their businesses (…)
Nestlé Closes Morocco Operations Center, Fueling Speculation of Market Exit
11 May 2021
Nestlé would be quietly preparing to leave Morocco. The Swiss multinational has decided to close its Casanearshore center, based in Casablanca, after nearly 13 years of existence.
Morocco Busts Counterfeit Food Ring: 7 Arrested in Oujda for Relabeling Expired Products
10 May 2021
Seven people were arrested by elements of the prefectural judicial police in Oujda. They are suspected of belonging to a criminal network specializing in the counterfeiting of (…)
Ramadan in Morocco: Food Waste Surges Despite Month’s Spiritual Focus
9 May 2021
In Morocco, while the month of Ramadan is known as a great moment of faith, it is also that of unsuspected food waste. This is a behavior that goes against the primary vocation (…)
Ramadan Boosts Casablanca Bakery Sales, Modern Treats Rival Traditional Fare
9 May 2021
During the holy month of Ramadan, the delicacies of bakeries and pastry shops compete for the Iftar table of Casablancans despite the strong promotion of traditional dishes (…)
Morocco Leads Non-EU Importers of French Soft Wheat Despite April Decline
8 May 2021
In April 2021, Morocco imported the largest share of French soft wheat, making it the leading non-EU customer of the hexagon. This is about a quarter less than the volume (…)
France Debates Animal Feed Rules, Sparking Halal Meat Concerns
7 May 2021
The possible use of pork in the feed of poultry and sheep is creating a new controversy in France. French Muslims feel targeted again in this issue of Processed Animal Proteins (…)