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Food

Morocco24 May 2024

Morocco Urged to Boost Food Safety Measures After Marrakech Poisoning Outbreak

Councilor Khalid Es-Satte, representative of the National Union of Labor in Morocco (UNTM), is concerned about the massive food poisoning in Marrakech and is calling on the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests to strengthen the monitoring of establishments, especially with the approach of the summer season marked by the massive arrival of tourists and Moroccans residing abroad (MREs).

Morocco22 May 2024

Moroccan Farmers Condemn Attacks on Tomato Shipments in France

The Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development (Comader) condemns the new attacks against Moroccan tomatoes in Perpignan, France.

Morocco20 May 2024

Algerian President Brushes Off Moroccan Media Claims About Wheat Production

In responding to the allegations of a Medi 1 journalist about Algerian wheat production during the ceremony commemorating Student Day at the Sidi Abdallah technology hub, west of Algiers, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune showed self-deprecation.

Morocco20 May 2024

Algeria Set to Surpass Morocco as Africa's Second-Largest Wheat Producer in 2024

Algeria is expected to outperform Morocco to occupy the second place among African wheat producing countries this year. The kingdom must turn to imports.

Morocco20 May 2024

Morocco Hikes Bread Prices as Cost of Living Rises, Following Gas Price Increase

The Association of Bakers of Kelaat M’gouna, in the province of Tinghir, announced an increase in the price of bread starting this Monday, May 20, 2024. The price of a 250-gram loaf will go from 1 dirham to 1.20 dirhams in all bakeries in the Dades basin region.

Morocco19 May 2024

Iconic Marrakech Asian Restaurant "The Red Sun" Faces Auction Amid Debt Crisis

Suffocated by debt, a Moroccan and his associates of Dutch and Chinese nationalities are about to lose their property, the "The Red Sun" restaurant specializing in Asian cuisine in Marrakech. The establishment is up for auction.

Morocco15 May 2024

Deadly Food Poisoning Outbreak Sparks Fear in Marrakech, Residents Avoid Fast Food

The food poisoning cases recorded in recent weeks that have caused the death of six people in Marrakech have raised concerns and fear among the population of the ochre city, who have greatly reduced their visits to fast-food restaurants.

Morocco14 May 2024

Marrakech Cracks Down on Fast-Food Outlets After Food Poisoning Outbreak

In Marrakech, the inspection controls of fast-food restaurants following a collective food poisoning incident in a snack bar are bearing fruit. Dozens of establishments have already been closed and about ten people arrested.

Morocco13 May 2024

Health Concerns Grow Over Food Safety in Popular Moroccan Tourist Destination

Community activists are calling on the regional authorities of the province of Al Haouz to carry out inspection checks on food stands, cafes and popular restaurants located along the Ourika valley as tourists flock to the Marrakech, Asni and Ourika region.

Morocco12 May 2024

Food

Morocco Urged to Boost Food Safety Measures After Marrakech Poisoning Outbreak

Moroccan Farmers Condemn Attacks on Tomato Shipments in France

Algerian President Brushes Off Moroccan Media Claims About Wheat Production

Algeria Set to Surpass Morocco as Africa's Second-Largest Wheat Producer in 2024

Morocco Hikes Bread Prices as Cost of Living Rises, Following Gas Price Increase

Iconic Marrakech Asian Restaurant "The Red Sun" Faces Auction Amid Debt Crisis

Deadly Food Poisoning Outbreak Sparks Fear in Marrakech, Residents Avoid Fast Food

Marrakech Cracks Down on Fast-Food Outlets After Food Poisoning Outbreak

Health Concerns Grow Over Food Safety in Popular Moroccan Tourist Destination

Heineken Secures New Exclusive Distributor in Morocco After 20-Year Partnership Ends

Marrakech Hit by Second Food Poisoning Outbreak, 5 Hospitalized

Russia Reclaims Top Spot as Morocco's Wheat Supplier, Ukraine Absent