A slight delay in the melon and watermelon campaign in Morocco

게시됨 2024년 5월 31일

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The melon and watermelon campaign in Morocco is experiencing a delay due to climatic conditions, including drought and low temperatures, which are affecting producers and exporters. The situation has led to a near suspension of the campaign, with harvests delayed and volumes declining. This shortage comes at a time of high demand, pushing prices up both locally and internationally. However, there is expectation for a recovery in the coming weeks, with the peak harvest anticipated for the second week of June.

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The melon and watermelon campaign in Morocco is undergoing a major interruption due to climatic conditions. The combination of persistent drought and unusually low temperatures is delaying harvests, affecting producers and exporters. Ahmed Bouljid, a fruit exporter, described the situation last week at Freshplaza as a “near suspension” of the campaign. “All watermelon-producing regions, from Souss, Al Haouz and El Kelaa des Sraghna to Settat and Beni Mellal, are experiencing unusually cold temperatures for this time of year,” explains Bouljid. This delays the development of melons and watermelons and exacerbates the decline in volumes caused by drought and resulting production restrictions. This shortage comes at a time of high demand, pushing prices up. “I receive orders from many markets, such as France, Italy and the Netherlands, but there are not enough volumes to serve them all,” confides Bouljid. On the local market, the situation is just as tense with prices skyrocketing. ...

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