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Zahidi, M. and Ayegou, J. (2022) The Organization of the Date Sector in Morocco: A Lever for Valorization and Local Development. The Case of the Ziz Valley in the Tafila-Let Region of Morocco. Regional and Sectoral Economic Studies, 22, 37-60.

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• TITLE: Evaluation of Date Valorization Units in the Drâa-Tafilalet Region

  AUTHORS: Amine Oubrhou, Bouchra Ouhejjou, Ranya Hajjami, Asmae Misbah, Khalid Sellam, Eimad Dine Tariq Bouhlali, Addi Nait Mbarek, Chakib Alem

  KEYWORDS: Dates, Packaging Unit, Cold, Economic Interest Group (EIG), Storage

  JOURNAL NAME: Agricultural Sciences, Vol.15 No.12, December 24, 2024

  ABSTRACT: Efficient storage and handling facilities play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and longevity of date palm produce. This study aims to contribute to the assessment of the operation of refrigeration units in the Drâa Tafilalet region through a diagnostic study conducted by surveying 12 date-packing units. Interviews and surveys were conducted among 12 date packaging units provided by the State to Economic Interest Groups (EIG) in the Drâa-Tafilalet region. Data focused on general EIG information, unit identification, a four-year operational overview, and 2021 palm date processing activities. To streamline analysis, units were categorized into two groups based on packaging capacity: Group 1 (≥400 tons) and Group 2 (