The Moroccan tomato is re-attacked in France

Published 2024년 5월 19일

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On May 16, 2024, in Perpignan, France, Moroccan tomatoes have been subjected to attacks by a group of demonstrators representing three French agricultural organizations. These groups are protesting against the importation of Moroccan tomatoes, which they view as unfair competition and are demanding more visibility for French-grown produce. Despite these claims, Moroccan tomatoes are legally exported and meet all European standards. The Moroccan Confederation of Agriculture and Rural Development (COMADER) has strongly condemned these attacks and the lack of action from French authorities. COMADER also highlighted the economic benefits of Moroccan tomatoes, such as job opportunities in logistics on the Perpignan site.

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Under new pretexts! Once again, this Thursday, May 16, 2024, the Moroccan tomato is the victim of premeditated attacks in France, precisely in Perpignan by a group of demonstrators pushed by 3 organizations from the French agricultural world. Indeed, the FDSEA, Légumes de France and Jeunes Agriculteurs, had previously launched a call to demonstrate against the importation which they describe as massive and the presentation on French shelves of products of Moroccan origin in the midst of French production. These three organizations wrongly denounce unfair competition and demand more visible display for French consumers. This while of course Moroccan tomatoes are exported to France within a legal framework, which is none other than the agricultural agreement which binds the Kingdom of Morocco and the European Union. Perfectly meeting current standards and requirements, this tomato is also subject to controls by European health authorities before entering the French and European ...

Source: Agrimaroc