Moroccan olive oil absent from the world's top 100 ranking for 2024

Published Nov 28, 2024

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The 2024 'Top 100' list of the world's best olive oils did not feature Moroccan olive oil, highlighting concerns about its quality and international reputation. Despite Morocco's significant role as a Mediterranean olive oil producer and rising local prices, the quality has not reached international standards. In contrast, Spanish olive oils excelled due to advanced production techniques and strict quality standards. Experts suggest that Morocco's absence is due to climate challenges, such as prolonged droughts, impacting production and quality. There is a call for revising agricultural policies and adopting strategies to adapt to climate change to improve the competitiveness of Moroccan olive oil globally.

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The results of the "Top 100" classification of the best olive oils in the world for the year 2024 revealed a complete absence of Moroccan olive oil, which raised questions about the quality of this national product and its position in the international arena. Despite the rise in olive oil prices in Morocco to record levels exceeding 100 dirhams per liter, this increase has not been reflected in improving quality in line with international standards. This decline comes despite Morocco being one of the most important producers of olive oil in the Mediterranean region. Spanish oils topped the global scene, with "Dehesa El Molinillo Coratina" oil from the city of Cadiz taking first place. Spain was clearly prominent in the classification, represented by 59 types out of 100 listed oils, including 37 types from the Andalusia region. Spanish oils also dominated the top ten places with seven types, along with oils from Italy and Croatia. This superiority is attributed to advanced ...

Source: Kech24.ua