Area
Morocco
Commodity Group
Oilseeds, oils and meals
Commodity
Olive oil
Date
01/05/2017
Policy Category
Production
Policy Instrument
Sector development measures
Description
Backed a multilateral technical cooperation project aimed at strengthening Morocco\'s olive oil sector, in particular by setting up inter-professional organizations and promoting production of high-quality olive oil.
Notes
As part of their continuing support to Moroccos olive oil sector, FAO and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), in collaboration with Interprolive, Moroccos olive oil industry association, organized a series of workshops to strengthen the countrys olive oil sector. The initiative brought together public and private stakeholders. Discussions focused on how to improve the sectors inter-professional organization and ensure quality production. In the meantime, Interprolive started providing technical assistance to its members and launched a campaign to encourage Moroccan consumers to buy better quality olive oil packaged in bottles.
