Morocco Seminar News 2026

Berry by-products: from ingredient to prototype

2026-10-01

The valorization of a byproduct opens a second stage: converting that raw material into a formulation that can be processed, evaluated, and prototyped. In Tangier, Kawtar Mahrach demonstrated a process that integrates ingredient selection, formulation development, cost analysis, stability considerations, and regulatory requirements.

By: Martin Carrillo

Regulators in blueberries: firmness and quality according to the time of application

2026-09-24

In Tangier, Reinaldo Campos addressed the use of growth regulators in blueberries, focusing on variables such as size, varietal response, application timing, and firmness. The discussion extended to the condition the fruit must maintain during post-harvest and transport.

By: Natalia Rubio Iversen

Morocco has an advantage in blueberries, but must protect its position

2026-09-23

With production projected to rise towards 2029, the Moroccan industry faces key decisions regarding varietal renewal, water availability, labor and market openings, while China and Egypt increase competitive pressure.
Berry by-products: from fiber and polyphenols to new products

2026-09-23

The valorization of byproducts brought together industry and academic specialists in Tangier to review alternatives ranging from fiber-rich fractions to polyphenol extracts and seed oils. The analysis included material quality, performance, costs, and customer specifications.

By: Natalia Rubio Iversen

Varieties for different windows: the technical tour visits fields in Morocco

2026-09-17

The visit allowed us to observe firsthand how varietal selection becomes a productive and commercial decision to organize the supply of berries during the Moroccan season.

By: Natalia Rubio Iversen

The quality of berries in Morocco is also defined after the harvest

2026-09-17

The panel held in Tangier linked the condition of the fruit upon arrival with post-harvest handling and with the need to validate technologies under the production conditions of Morocco.

By: Natalia Rubio Iversen

Tangier focuses on the blueberry challenge: growing without putting pressure on the market

2026-09-16

Rabobank noted in Tangier that the sharp increase in US imports has coincided with relatively stable average prices, while in Europe, volume growth was accompanied for part of the period by lower prices. For Morocco, genetics, quality, and timing of arrival are becoming increasingly important in capturing value.

By: Martin Carrillo

From production to packing: the Tangier trade fair area brings together solutions for berries

2026-09-16

Providers of solutions for cultivation, handling, sorting and packing will participate in a space designed to bring technology closer to producers and facilitate business meetings.

By: Natalia Rubio Iversen

From growing to competing: Morocco brings together experts to analyze the new challenges of the blueberry

2026-09-07

Specialists from different links in the chain will analyze on September 16 how to maintain quality, efficiency and commercial capacity in a global market with greater supply and increasing demands.

By: Natalia Rubio Iversen

Morocco is approaching 90 tons of blueberries and is gaining ground in Europe

2026-08-27

The country closed the 2025/26 season with 89.236 tons of fresh blueberries exported, 6% more than the previous season. With this volume, the regularity of shipments, transit times, and the capacity to sustain commercial programs become even more important.

By: Natalia Rubio Iversen

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