Morocco
Drug Cartels Exploit Avocado Boom in Morocco for Money Laundering
In Kenitra, drug traffickers have found a new trick to launder dirty money. They take possession of hundreds of hectares and invest in avocado cultivation.
Topic
Agriculture
Morocco
Tomato Prices Surge in Morocco: Government Cites Global Demand Ahead of Ramadan
Following the sharp increase in the price of tomatoes in recent weeks in Morocco, government spokesman Mustapha Baitas was expected to give the reasons for this surge that Moroccans have had trouble understanding.
Morocco
Tomato Prices Soar in Morocco Ahead of Ramadan, Sparking Consumer Outrage
Like other food products, tomato prices have risen sharply, angering consumers just days before Ramadan.
Morocco
Morocco's Citrus Industry Faces Crisis as Russia-Ukraine Conflict Halts Exports
Urgent meeting this Monday, March 7, 2022 of the Association of Citrus Fruit Producers in Morocco (ASPAM). The objective is to examine the situation of Moroccan citrus growers, impacted by the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
Morocco
Morocco Bakers Pledge to Freeze Bread Prices During Ramadan Despite Rising Costs
Professionals in the bakery and confectionery sector have committed not to raise the price of bread and other products during the month of Ramadan, even though their sector is going through a difficult situation due to the rise in raw material prices.
Morocco
Morocco Bans Water-Intensive Red Watermelon Farming Amid Severe Drought
Faced with the drought that is raging this year in Morocco, the government has decided to ban the cultivation of red watermelon , a fruit that would contribute greatly to the water stress observed in the southeast of the country.
Spain
Spanish Tomato Imports from Morocco Surge 348% in Eight Years
Spanish imports of tomatoes from Morocco have increased from around 18 million kilos in 2014 to 80 million kilos in 2021, an increase of 348%.
Morocco
Morocco Ensures Milk Supply for Ramadan Despite Drought Concerns
Morocco has sufficient reserves, particularly in soft wheat and milk. Fears of a shortage, fueled by the effects of the drought, have been dispelled by the government.
Morocco
North Africa Grapples with Severe Drought, Morocco Hit Hardest in 30 Years
For about thirty years, Morocco has been facing a scarcity of rainfall, causing a lot of damage, especially in the agricultural world, noted the American news agency Bloomberg LP in an article published on the issue of drought affecting all of North Africa.
Spain
Moroccan Raspberry Production Surges, Outpacing Spanish Growers
Spanish raspberries are increasingly suffering from Moroccan competition. The area planted for the 2021 harvest is down, while that of Morocco is increasing exponentially.
Morocco
Moroccan Agri-Food Giant Diana Holding Eyes African Expansion
The Moroccan agri-food giant, Diana Holding , is reportedly preparing a "strategic realignment" of its businesses (viticulture, arboriculture, bottling, olive growing) and is considering investing in the coming months for the development of the company in Africa.
Spain
Spanish Farmer Wins Supreme Court Case Against Moroccan King Over Mandarin Patent
The Supreme Court has just ruled against King Mohammed VI and in favor of the Murcian farmer accused of having exploited without authorization the protected variety of mandarin called Nadorcott, the property of the Moroccan royal family.