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Transport costs very high
Moroccan tomatoes exported by Azura to U.S.A.

Tholen - Last month the Moroccan company Azura exported the
first shipment of Moroccan tomatoes to the United States. Two tons of cherry
tomatoes were transported by Royal Air Maroc to the American east coast.

The tomatoes passed all controls on arrival in America according to
Azura. Various agencies are involved, such as customs, phyto-sanitary services
Ephis and F.D.A. Permission has been granted by the Food and Drug Administration
for imports into U.S.A. from Dakhla, El Jadida and Oualida.

Azura is optimistic about the American market as prices there
are higher than in Europe. However, transport costs must be decreased as
airfreight is too expensive. Next year sea freight by TangerMed to U.S.A.could
be a solution.

Publication date: 5/15/2008

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