Morocco Tightens Olive Oil Quality Controls to Combat Fraud
22 January 2023
Faced with fraud on the quality of olive oil, the Moroccan authorities have decided to strengthen controls to guarantee the food safety of consumers.
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Spanish Olive Oil Prices Soar, Consumers Eye Moroccan Imports Amid Drought
8 January 2023
Spanish olive oil consumers are likely to turn to other markets like Morocco to obtain this product in 2023, faced with prices that remain high due to the rise in production (…)
Olive Oil Production Waste Poses Environmental and Safety Hazards in Northern Morocco
7 January 2023
The management of waste from the olive oil extraction process is a headache for the authorities in the Tanger-Tétouan-Al Hoceima region, who are facing a real environmental (…)
Moroccan Olive Oil Prices Surge Amid Drought, Sparking Fraud Concerns
9 December 2022
Due to the rise in prices due to the global crisis and especially the drought that hit Morocco during this year’s agricultural season, olive oil prices are rising sharply. (…)
Drought and Global Crisis Drive Olive Oil Prices Soaring in Morocco
29 November 2022
The drought that has severely hit Morocco and the rise in prices due to the global crisis could lead to an increase in olive oil fraud and a rise in prices.
EU Funds Moroccan Olive Industry, Sparking Concern Among Spanish Producers
21 November 2022
The European Union (EU) has just allocated 115 million euros to Morocco to support the kingdom in the planting of trees, including 600,000 new olive trees. Bad news for Spanish (…)
Spain Faces Olive Oil Shortage, May Boost Imports from Morocco Amid Drought
6 October 2022
The Spanish government and producers fear a shortage of olive oil due to drought. To address this situation, the country could opt for an increase in its imports from Morocco.
Morocco’s Olive Production Surges 21% Despite Drought Challenges
22 September 2022
A strong increase in olive production has been recorded in Morocco during the 2021-2022 agricultural season. It is estimated at nearly 2 million tons, an increase of 21% (…)
Moroccan Olive Oil Production Falls Short of Expectations Despite Early Harvest
15 October 2021
Moroccan olive oil professionals expect a higher harvest than last year. However, the success of this year’s campaign remains dependent on good rainfall.
Morocco Aims to Boost Olive Oil Exports to UK Market
10 September 2021
Morocco intends to boost its exports of packaged olive oil to the English market. The Agricultural Development Agency (ADA) is reflecting on the subject.