Moroccan Food Giant Lesieur Cristal Thrives, Plans 83 Million Dirham Dividend Despite Pandemic
19 August 2020
The Lesieur Cristal company is at its best. It has not been affected by the economic crisis caused by Covid-19.
Olive oil
Italian Olive Oil Industry Fears Moroccan Competition Amid COVID-19 Crisis
16 August 2020
The crisis of the new coronavirus is severely impacting the oil sector in Italy, to the point that producers want to limit the competition from Moroccan olive oil.
Morocco’s Olive Oil Exports to EU Plummet 62% Amid Global Competition
11 July 2020
Morocco exported nearly 3,385 tons of olive oil to the European Union (EU) during the period from October 2019 to April 2020, a decrease of 62.4% compared to the previous campaign.
Moroccan Olive Oil from Kelaâ des Sraghna and Rhamna Regions Seeks Certification
3 July 2020
The Department of Agriculture has called on the expertise of the Phyto Consulting firm to develop a distinctive sign of origin and a specific quality for the olive oil from (…)
Morocco’s Olive Oil Exports Set to Double Amid Global Production Slump
14 May 2020
While global olive oil production is plummeting for the third consecutive year, Morocco is expected to see its exports double.
Morocco Expands Olive Groves: 4,200 Hectares Added in Northern Region
14 April 2020
Olive plantations in the northern region of Morocco continue to benefit from government support through the Ministry of Agriculture. A program to develop 4,200 hectares of (…)
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.
Counterfeit Olive Oil Scam Hits Moroccan Markets, Consumers at Risk
18 December 2019
Fake olive oils have appeared on the Moroccan market. Some unscrupulous merchants are taking advantage of the fact that this oil is highly prized in Moroccan cuisine to deceive (…)
Moroccan Olive Production Drops to 1.4 Million Tons in 2019-2020 Season
8 December 2019
The 2019-2020 olive campaign could reach a production of 1.4 million tons, compared to nearly 2 million tons last year.
Morocco’s Food Safety Office Debunks Olive Oil Health Risk Rumors
28 October 2019
The rumors circulated on social networks that the olive fly would have had an impact on the safety of olive products in northern Morocco are false and unfounded. Through a (…)