Moroccan Army Places $21 Million Order for Frozen Meats to Feed Troops
6 February 2020
The Moroccan army has placed a new order for frozen meats worth $21 million for the benefit of its troops.
Food
Tomato Virus Threatens Crops in Morocco and Europe, Raising Food Safety Concerns
6 February 2020
At a time when energies are focused on combating the spread of the coronavirus raging in China, a new virus is threatening tomatoes, including Moroccan ones.
Morocco’s Agri-Food Exports Nearly Double, Reaching 57.7 Billion Dirhams
27 January 2020
Morocco has experienced a boom in its agri-food exports between 2010 and 2018. Exports have increased from 29.3 billion DH to 57.7 billion DH during this period.
Morocco Food Safety Agency Destroys Over 17,000 Tons of Unsafe Products in 2019
25 January 2020
The National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) has reported on its activities at the end of December 2019. It appears that tons of food products and mint have been destroyed or (…)
Health Alert: Raw Fish Consumption in Morocco Linked to Parasites and Illness
25 January 2020
Moroccans who consume raw, undercooked, marinated, or preserved fish in preparations with low salt and acetic acid content are exposed to various diseases.
Tanger Med Port Streamlines Agri-Food Exports with Digital Certification System
24 January 2020
The port of Tanger-Med has installed a dematerialized solution for the export procedure of agri-food products, from the conditioning stations throughout the Kingdom.
Morocco’s Subsidy Bill Soars: Gas and Sugar Costs Hit 15.8 Billion Dirhams in 2019
14 January 2020
While the payment of the subsidy for gas and sugar products alone amounted to 15.80 billion dirhams, the arrears exceed 1.78 billion. This is indicated by the provisional data (…)
Moroccan Olive Oil Consumption Lags Behind Mediterranean Neighbors at 3 Liters Per Capita
7 January 2020
The average annual consumption of olive oil does not exceed 3 liters per capita in the kingdom.
Morocco Suspends Wheat Import Duties to Stabilize Domestic Prices
2 January 2020
Morocco has suspended its import duties on soft wheat and its derivatives for the period from January 2 to April 30, 2020.
Poultry Prices Soar in Casablanca as New Year’s Demand Spikes
23 December 2019
Poultry meat prices have seen a sharp increase in supermarkets in Casablanca, just days before the end of year celebrations.