Moroccan strawberries for buyers in Canada
We find and verify strawberry suppliers around Larache for buyers in Canada, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse or freezing plant and the paperwork ourselves.
Moroccan and local strawberry seasons in Canada
Domestic strawberries in Canada are mainly available from June to September. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from December to May, when local supply is low.
Who buys strawberries in Canada
Canada buys frozen berries all year for retail and food manufacturing; French-speaking suppliers make business in Quebec easier.
- Port of Montreal
- Ontario Food Terminal (Toronto)
- Frozen-fruit and ingredient distributors
Getting it to Canada
Frozen fruit and peanuts ship by sea in containers from Tanger Med or Casablanca. Whether a fresh product can enter Canada depends on that country's plant-health rules for each product, so we check admissibility before quoting fresh.
- Transit time (approx.)
- About 2–3 weeks by sea in containers to Montreal or Halifax.
- Entry and controls
- The CFIA controls food imports; the importer needs a Safe Food for Canadians (SFCR) licence, and labels must be bilingual (English and French).
Documents to expect
- Importer-side food safety obligations (in the US: FDA registration, prior notice and FSVP; in Canada: an SFCR licence)
- Phytosanitary certificate where required
- Lab analyses (aflatoxin for peanuts, residues for fruit)
- Commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading
General guidance only. Requirements change and depend on the product, so confirm them with your importer, forwarder and the destination authority.
Questions buyers ask
When are Moroccan strawberries available?
Fresh strawberries from the Loukkos are available from December to May. Frozen or stored lots are available all year. Domestic strawberries in Canada are mainly available from June to September. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from December to May, when local supply is low.
Can you supply strawberries to buyers in Canada?
Frozen fruit and peanuts ship by sea in containers from Tanger Med or Casablanca. Whether a fresh product can enter Canada depends on that country's plant-health rules for each product, so we check admissibility before quoting fresh.
How long does shipping strawberries to Canada take?
About 2–3 weeks by sea in containers to Montreal or Halifax.
Who checks imported strawberries in Canada?
The CFIA controls food imports; the importer needs a Safe Food for Canadians (SFCR) licence, and labels must be bilingual (English and French).
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