Can Morocco compete in the market of round seedless watermelons?
The overall majority of Moroccan watermelon growers produce seeded varieties, with large sizes reaching 8-12 and up to 30 kg per melon. This type of watermelon represents the bulk of Moroccan volumes, with over 99%, and this varietal choice has its advantages and limits. Obeida Mansour, CEO of Universal Peppers, begs to differ and is the only Moroccan exporter of small round seedless
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