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• Moroccan Meat Prices Soar as Butchers Strike Over Slaughterhouse Regulations
  23 November 2019, by Ginette

  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.
  The ban on clandestine slaughterhouses by the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) would be the cause of this high price, according to Le360, which specifies that many of them refuse to comply with this decision.
  But, for its part, ONSSA believes that with the exception of the 8 approved red meat slaughterhouses, the majority of slaughter units (…)

• Thousands of Illegal Food Companies Uncovered in Morocco, Posing Health Risks
  22 November 2019, by Ginette

  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 permit.
  This is the first time that ONSSA has carried out such an exercise, even though one of its prerogatives is to approve or authorize companies in the food sector. Until the end of August 2019, ONSSA had authorized or approved nearly 7,700 establishments. But there are still thousands of industrial units that (…)

• Morocco to Raise Prices on Essential Goods, Prime Minister Announces
  26 November 2019, by Sylvanus

  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 weekend during a meeting that his party PJD organized in Kenitra.
  "The government is now ready to raise the prices of basic necessities such as butane gas, flour, sugar and oil," said Prime Minister Saâdeddine El Othmani during a political meeting in Kenitra.
  Ahead of the implementation of this decision, he indicated (…)

• Health Alert: Toxic Canned Sardines Sold in Morocco for a Year, Officials Warn
  29 November 2019, by Bladi.net

  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.
  The National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) confirmed the information, indicating that these are preserved sardines in tomato sauce, toxic, and marketed for 12 months.
  Following checks carried out on fishery products in the Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region, the office found that canned sardines in tomato sauce did not comply with (…)

• ONSSA Cracks Down on Untested Mint Sales in Moroccan Markets
  30 November 2019, by Ginette

  Mint that has not undergone the necessary analysis to prove that it is fit for consumption must no longer be marketed. This is the decision of the National Office for Food Safety (ONSSA) which requires that the mint on the market meet the standards and be preserved from all chemicals.
  Wholesale markets and large stores are required to comply with this instruction and farmers must mandatorily present the analysis results of their mint. Pending the generalization of this measure, it is (…)

• Ukraine Seeks to Boost Grain Exports to Morocco Amid Supply Concerns
  7 December 2019, by Sylvanus

  Improving the Kingdom’s supply of cereals is a major concern for Moroccan importers and Ukrainian exporters. In this sense, they have conducted in-depth reflections on the subject.
  The National Federation of Cereals and Legumes (FNCL) had welcomed two high-level representatives of the Ukrainian cereal sector to Casablanca on November 15. Together, they reviewed the characteristics of the Ukrainian product, production volumes, infrastructure and the outlook for the evolution of the (…)

• Tech Entrepreneur Diversifies, Opens Burger Bar in Childhood Neighborhood
  16 December 2019, by Ginette

  While he was only a pure product of telecommunications, Yacine Benarbia is surprising his entourage by opening the "Burger’s bar" in his childhood neighborhood, the Bois de l’Etang. He has taken over the business of "La Galette", a crêperie that had closed last May.
  Opened a month ago, the Burger’s bar offers a relaxing space for customers. You can find crepes there, but also burgers, tacos or even cream-based escalopes. "Everything is fresh and homemade," assures the owner, who wanted to (…)

• Israeli Argan Oil Production Surpasses Morocco’s, Challenging Global Market
  20 December 2019, by Sylvanus

  Morocco has literally lost the monopoly on argan oil production to Israel, whose trees now produce 10 times more.
  Israel is positioning itself as a formidable competitor for Moroccan argan oil. The country has favored scientific research to significantly increase its productivity. And the success is there. Thus, the Israeli company Sivan has produced much more than the other producing countries, including Morocco, after 25 years of research, reports Barlamane. Indeed, there are currently (…)

• Morocco Approves Russian Beef Imports, Expanding Meat Supply Options
  21 December 2019, by Bladi.net

  A veterinary certificate endorses the export of Russian beef to the Moroccan market. According to Sputnik News, this agreement would soon allow Russian-produced beef to be found on Moroccan plates.
  As a major consumer of beef, Morocco now has a new supplier to further meet its needs. According to the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor), the two countries have agreed on a veterinary certificate allowing Russian companies to export meat (…)

• Morocco’s Food Prices Rise: Vegetables and Fruits Lead Consumer Cost Increases
  23 December 2019, by Bladi.net

  In Morocco, consumer prices increased by 0.4%, according to a provisional estimate published by the High Commission for Planning (HCP). Let’s look at the figures in detail for the main cities.
  According to the institute, food prices are rebounding slightly by 0.4% compared to the previous month. This variation is the result of a 1.0% increase in the food products index and the stagnation of the non-food products index, explains the same source.
  However, the rise in food prices observed (…)