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Morocco and Egypt key to UK fresh produce resilience

2026-11-10T10:21:00+00:00By

Established North African origins play a central role in the UK produce market, but climate pressures, competition and evolving regulations pose fresh challenges

  • Morocco and Egypt key to UK fresh produce resilience

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