Morocco to Purchase $32 Million in US Frozen Meat for Sahara-Based Troops
29 November 2019
The Moroccan army plans to buy frozen meat for its troops stationed in the Sahara for $32 million.
Food
Health Alert: Toxic Canned Sardines Sold in Morocco for a Year, Officials Warn
29 November 2019
Toxic sardines consumed by Moroccans, for an entire year, are a source of concern due to the high level of histamine they contain and the risks to consumers.
Morocco to Raise Prices on Essential Goods, Prime Minister Announces
26 November 2019
The prices of basic necessities such as butane gas, flour, sugar and oil will increase. At least this is what the head of government Saâdeddine El Othmani announced last (…)
Moroccan Meat Prices Soar as Butchers Strike Over Slaughterhouse Regulations
23 November 2019
The price of red meat is rising in some markets due to the butchers’ strike. Sometimes you have to pay up to 90 dirhams for 1 kg of this meat.
Thousands of Illegal Food Companies Uncovered in Morocco, Posing Health Risks
22 November 2019
3,000 food companies have been flagged by the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA). They are operating in total illegality as they do not have any approval or even a health (…)
UNICEF Report: Over 15,000 Moroccan Children Under 6 Died in 2018 Due to Malnutrition
20 October 2019
In Morocco, more than 15,000 children under the age of 6 died in 2018, according to the UNICEF report "Children, Food and Nutrition" released on Tuesday, October 15.
Morocco Reduces Malnutrition Rate to 3.7%, FAO Praises Progress
19 October 2019
Morocco’s efforts to reduce and eliminate malnutrition are recognized by Florence Roll, representative of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Morocco.
UAE’s Al Dahra Group to Build $5.7 Million Olive Oil Plant in Morocco
15 October 2019
An olive oil production plant will soon be built in the Fès-Meknès region. This is an ambitious project of the Emirati group, Al Dahra holding, specialized in agri-food and (…)
Morocco’s Red Meat Industry Thrives: 17.3 kg Per Capita Consumption, $2.6 Billion Revenue
6 October 2019
In 2018, the national production of red meats was estimated at 603,000 tons, thus covering 98% of the needs of Moroccans. And the turnover generated is quite considerable.
Morocco Leads Global Demand for Tunisian Dates, Importing 33,000 Tons
4 October 2019
With 33,000 tons during the season from October 1, 2018 to September 30 last year, according to data published by the Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and (…)