Morocco
Moroccan Meat Prices Soar as Butchers Strike Over Slaughterhouse Regulations
The price of red meat is rising in some markets due to the butchers’ strike. Sometimes you have to pay up to 90 dirhams for 1 kg of this meat.
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Food
Morocco
Thousands of Illegal Food Companies Uncovered in Morocco, Posing Health Risks
3,000 food companies have been flagged by the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA). They are operating in total illegality as they do not have any approval or even a health permit.
Morocco
UNICEF Report: Over 15,000 Moroccan Children Under 6 Died in 2018 Due to Malnutrition
In Morocco, more than 15,000 children under the age of 6 died in 2018, according to the UNICEF report "Children, Food and Nutrition" released on Tuesday, October 15.
Morocco
Morocco Reduces Malnutrition Rate to 3.7%, FAO Praises Progress
Morocco’s efforts to reduce and eliminate malnutrition are recognized by Florence Roll, representative of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Morocco.
Morocco
UAE's Al Dahra Group to Build $5.7 Million Olive Oil Plant in Morocco
An olive oil production plant will soon be built in the Fès-Meknès region. This is an ambitious project of the Emirati group, Al Dahra holding, specialized in agri-food and agribusiness.
Morocco
Morocco's Red Meat Industry Thrives: 17.3 kg Per Capita Consumption, $2.6 Billion Revenue
In 2018, the national production of red meats was estimated at 603,000 tons, thus covering 98% of the needs of Moroccans. And the turnover generated is quite considerable.
Morocco
Morocco Leads Global Demand for Tunisian Dates, Importing 33,000 Tons
With 33,000 tons during the season from October 1, 2018 to September 30 last year, according to data published by the Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries, Morocco claims the first place among the importing countries of Tunisian dates.
Morocco
Morocco Slashes Wheat Import Tariffs to Stabilize Domestic Market
A draft decree has been taken by the Council of Government and aims to lower the import duty on soft wheat and its derivatives.
Spain
Botulism Alert: Contaminated Canned Tuna from Spain Smuggled into Morocco
Canned tuna in sunflower oil from the Dia store brand has caused cases of botulism food poisoning in Spain. This infected product for which the Spanish Agency for Food Safety and Nutrition (AESAN) has issued a national health alert and smuggled into Morocco, can be found on the shelves of several stores.
Morocco
Organic Buckwheat Flour Recalled Over Hallucinogenic Contamination Risk
The alert has just been given by the "Intermarché" chain. A batch of organic buckwheat flour has been contaminated by a toxic plant that can cause hallucinations. French consumers, as well as Moroccans, are therefore asked not to consume it.
Morocco
Food Poisoning Outbreak Hospitalizes 58 Wedding Guests in Morocco
58 people admitted to the Provincial Hospital Center of Boujdour are suffering from food poisoning. This occurred following the consumption of a meal served during a wedding, according to the Regional Delegation of the Ministry of Health of the province.
Morocco
Chicken Prices Soar in Morocco After Eid al-Adha, Breeders Demand Action
The soaring price of chicken in the aftermath of Eid al-Adha is worrying consumers as well as breeders. The latter feel shortchanged and are calling on the competent authorities to safeguard their interests.