Morocco Meat Industry Headlines

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Morocco Saturday 03 November 2025

First International Food Industry Exhibition Opens in Casablanca

MAFEX - Maghreb Food Exhibition debuts at the O.F.E.C venue in Casablanca, Morocco, running from October 31 through November 02, 2025. The inaugural event features exhibitors from more than 19 nations, including dedicated national pavilions from Germany and China, showcasing cutting-edge products and technological innovations across the food industry spectrum.

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Morocco Friday 11 May 2025

Third Edition of CFIA Morocco 2025 Trade Show Announced

Industry professionals are invited to participate in the third international food industry supplier trade fair, CFIA MOROCCO 2025, scheduled for September 25-27, 2025 in Casablanca, Morocco. The event brings together suppliers and manufacturers from across the food processing sector.

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Morocco Wednesday 15 June 2011

Poultry Sector Expansion Initiative Launched

The US Grains Council (USGC) has established agreements with Morocco's red meat producers' association and poultry association to implement development projects through 2011 aimed at expanding both industry sectors.

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Morocco Friday 18 March 2011

US Food Exports Reach Record Levels

American food exports to Morocco have quadrupled since 2005, reaching a record $766 million in 2010, representing a 51% increase compared to the previous year, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture report released Wednesday.

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Morocco Wednesday 24 November 2010

Import Duties Suspended on Hard Wheat Through Year End

Morocco has confirmed the elimination of custom duties on hard wheat imports through the end of 2010, a response to a nearly 30% decline in the country's grain harvest this year.

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Morocco Tuesday 12 October 2010

Strategic Grain Reserve Management Announced

Morocco will maintain approximately a three-month reserve of soft wheat in its stockpiles between now and May to protect against global grain market volatility, the head of the state grain agency told Reuters on Thursday.

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Morocco Thursday 23 September 2010

Beef Industry Profile and Import Trends

Morocco's beef sector currently imports approximately 30,000 head of cattle annually, primarily from France, Holland and Germany, though the majority are utilized for dairy breeding stock rather than beef production.

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Morocco Wednesday 25 August 2010

Agricultural Business Sector Report Released

Morocco Agribusiness Report Q1 2010 - a comprehensive market research analysis now available. The report features extended forecasting through 2014 and enhanced Business Environment analysis. Optimistic projections for 2010 performance are based on improved macroeconomic conditions globally and domestically, expected to drive investment and stimulate internal demand.

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Morocco Wednesday 28 July 2010

Bluetongue Disease Detected in Southern Sheep Flocks

The veterinary authority submitted an Immediate Notification dated 21 July to the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE). The report documents six bluetongue outbreaks in sheep populations in the Sud region between 10 and 12 July. A total of 1,069 animals were affected, with 20 cases reported and three sheep deaths.

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Morocco Sunday 04 April 2010

Potential for Irish Beef Export Access

A veterinary delegation from Morocco recently visited Ireland to explore establishing bi-lateral export certification for both beef and livestock, according to James O'Donnell, Emerging Markets Director at Bord Bia. Initial outcomes from the visit have been favorable with strong indications that workable certification can be agreed.

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Morocco Tuesday 16 February 2010

Major Turkey Producer Diversifies into Broiler Production

Maroc Dinde, Morocco's largest turkey producer, is expanding operations into broiler production with assistance from leading Dutch hatchery technology company Pas Reform.

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Morocco Tuesday 24 November 2009

Agricultural Sector Reform Continues Despite Investment Decline

Morocco possesses adequate resources to advance farm sector reform, even as many foreign investors remain hesitant to commit capital, industry officials stated. Foreign investment in the north African country declined by one-third in September compared to a year earlier, according to government figures, as the global banking crisis made investors reluctant to commit funds.

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Morocco Wednesday 08 July 2009

Colombian Poultry Association Discusses Industry Development Models

The President of the Colombian Poultry Association discussed the benefits of a checkoff scheme during a meeting with the Moroccan Poultry Association during a trip organized by the US Grains Council (USGC). USGC hosted Jorge Bedoya, president of the Colombian Poultry Association (FENAVI) in Morocco last week.

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Morocco Friday 29 May 2009

Government Announces Beef Production Enhancement Program

The Moroccan government has unveiled an incentive programme to establish 20-30 large-scale beef feedlots and ten modern meat processing facilities in an effort to increase domestic beef production capacity.

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Morocco Wednesday 27 May 2009

New Incentives for Beef Sector Infrastructure

The Moroccan government has announced an incentive programme to establish 20-30 large beef feedlots and ten modern meat processing facilities in an effort to increase domestic beef production.

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