Moroccan strawberries for buyers in Italy
We find and verify strawberry suppliers around Larache for buyers in Italy, and introduce you once we have seen the farm, the packhouse or freezing plant and the paperwork ourselves.
Moroccan and local strawberry seasons in Italy
Domestic strawberries in Italy are mainly available from February to July. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from December to January, when local supply is low.
Who buys strawberries in Italy
Italy grows strawberries in the south from late winter, so Moroccan fresh berries sell best early in the season; frozen fruit goes to the large Italian gelato, yogurt and bakery industry.
- Milan Ortomercato
- MOF Fondi
- Verona and Bologna wholesale markets
Getting it to Italy
Produce from the Loukkos travels by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and across the Strait of Gibraltar into Europe, so fresh lots reach Italy in a matter of days. Frozen lots travel the same way in freezer trailers.
- Transit time (approx.)
- About 3–4 days by road via Spain and France, or by the Tanger Med–Genoa ferry.
- Entry and controls
- Trucks arriving through Spain clear EU controls at Algeciras; loads arriving by ferry clear them at the Italian port. The Ministry of Agriculture (MASAF) runs plant-health controls.
Documents to expect
- Phytosanitary certificate issued by ONSSA (fresh produce)
- Certificate of origin (EUR.1 or equivalent) where the importer uses the EU–Morocco preferences
- Residue analyses showing compliance with EU maximum residue levels (MRLs)
- Commercial invoice, packing list and CMR
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 Italy are mainly available from February to July. Moroccan fresh supply is strongest from December to January, when local supply is low.
Can you supply strawberries to buyers in Italy?
Produce from the Loukkos travels by refrigerated truck through Tanger Med and across the Strait of Gibraltar into Europe, so fresh lots reach Italy in a matter of days. Frozen lots travel the same way in freezer trailers.
How long does shipping strawberries to Italy take?
About 3–4 days by road via Spain and France, or by the Tanger Med–Genoa ferry.
Who checks imported strawberries in Italy?
Trucks arriving through Spain clear EU controls at Algeciras; loads arriving by ferry clear them at the Italian port. The Ministry of Agriculture (MASAF) runs plant-health controls.
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