
Morocco Braces for 10% Hike in Cooking Oil Prices as Producers Unite
Cooking oil prices will continue to soar in Morocco, much to the dismay of consumers. Producers have made a decision in this direction.

Cooking oil prices will continue to soar in Morocco, much to the dismay of consumers. Producers have made a decision in this direction.

Food safety would be in danger in Casablanca. A well-organized gang would be behind the flow of unfit food products for consumption. Biscuits, candies, chips would be stored to then be poured into the rural markets of Casablanca.

Chocolate consumption has increased despite Covid. Chocolate bars and bars are increasingly sold. This is what can be understood from the data published by the boss of one of the largest firms, Nestlé, established in Morocco.

Disarmed by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, cafe and restaurant professionals are not giving up even if unconfirmed information makes them believe that their businesses could be allowed to open until 11 pm after the month of Ramadan. They are proposing a recovery plan to the executive.

Nestlé would be quietly preparing to leave Morocco. The Swiss multinational has decided to close its Casanearshore center, based in Casablanca, after nearly 13 years of existence.

Seven people were arrested by elements of the prefectural judicial police in Oujda. They are suspected of belonging to a criminal network specializing in the counterfeiting of commercial brands and the use of packaging unsuitable for health for the storage of food products.

In Morocco, while the month of Ramadan is known as a great moment of faith, it is also that of unsuspected food waste. This is a behavior that goes against the primary vocation of this important month in the life of the Muslim.

During the holy month of Ramadan, the delicacies of bakeries and pastry shops compete for the Iftar table of Casablancans despite the strong promotion of traditional dishes during this period. The inhabitants of the metropolis do not shy away from the pleasure of consuming modern recipes offered by bakeries and pastry shops.

In April 2021, Morocco imported the largest share of French soft wheat, making it the leading non-EU customer of the hexagon. This is about a quarter less than the volume shipped in March.

The possible use of pork in the feed of poultry and sheep is creating a new controversy in France. French Muslims feel targeted again in this issue of Processed Animal Proteins (PAT).

Casablanca now has a public halal slaughterhouse. Following an audit carried out by the Moroccan Institute of Standardization (IMANOR), "The Slaughterhouses of Casablanca" has just obtained its label, making it the first public halal red meat slaughterhouse in the kingdom.

In Morocco, exports in the automotive sector are strongly increasing in the first quarter of 2021, reaching 38.9% for a gain of 22.6 billion dirhams. These figures show a clear progression compared to the same period in 2020, according to the Office of Foreign Exchange.