Moroccan raspberry campaign begins under the sign of stability

The Moroccan raspberry campaign has officially started, with the first shipments already on their way to Europe. This launch marks the beginning of a season that promises to be similar to the previous one in terms of volumes and export destinations. However, despite a certain stability in the market, the sector is having to deal with increasingly complex production conditions. Amine Bennani spoke to Freshplaza about the outlook for this year. Amine Bennani, President of the Moroccan Association of Red Fruit Producers, confirmed that the area cultivated for raspberries in Morocco has stabilized, reaching a threshold in line with current demand. “The area has increased exponentially in recent years, before stabilizing between 4,200 and 4,500 hectares, mainly distributed between the Loukkos and Souss Massa regions,” he explains. Further increase in area now seems limited, which helps maintain a balance between supply and demand. In terms of volumes, Morocco produces between 50,000 ...