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Moroccan Fruits and vegetables producers blame high prices on production costs

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The association of Moroccan fruits and vegetables producers (APEFEL) said the high prices in the Moroccan market were due to higher production costs notably those of fertilizers and pesticides. Speaking to MPs, APEFEL representatives said ammonia and phosphates-based fertilizers saw prices rise 466% and 61% respectively, which was in turn repercussed on consumer prices. This […]
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Morocco, Largest Fruit & Vegetables Supplier to Spanish Market in 2017

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Morocco ranked first in the list of Spain’s suppliers with fruits and vegetables with exports totaling €462.3 million up to October 2017, FEPEX, the Spanish federation of fruits and vegetables producers, said. Morocco exports of agricultural products grew 36% compared to the same period in 2016, FEPEX noted. The Spanish federation highlighted the upward trend […]