Azura Group in the news

Mohamed Tazi, founder of Azura Group, a Moroccan agriculture giant specializing in cherry tomatoes, has passed away, leaving a legacy of business success and social commitment, with his family now leading the company.

Mohamed Tazi, founder of the Azura Group and a key figure in Moroccan agribusiness, has passed away.

Azura Group's founder, Mohamed Tazi, passed away, leaving behind a successful agricultural enterprise and a philanthropic foundation now managed by his family.

Biobest Group is acquiring Azura's 50% share in their Biobest Maroc joint venture for 30 million euros to gain full control of the beneficial insect production center.

Azura, a Franco-Moroccan group and major cherry tomato producer, advocates for producer cooperation, highlights its BCorp certification for social and environmental standards, and defends its labor practices.

Azura Group's cherry tomato divisions earned B Corp™ certification, recognizing its long-standing commitment to social and environmental responsibility.

A collective is legally challenging Azura Group over its labeling of fruits and vegetables produced in Western Sahara as products of Morocco.

Civil society groups are demanding that Azura Group correctly label Western Saharan produce and stop listing Dakhla as a Moroccan city in its commercial materials.

A coalition of French organizations is challenging Azura Group's agricultural operations in Western Sahara and its product labeling practices in Perpignan.

Major Moroccan food companies founded the MAWC coalition to address severe water scarcity through sustainable agricultural management.

The French fresh produce market is evolving, favoring vertically integrated companies and specialists in premium products and year-round supply, while major players like Agrial and Bonduelle adapt to changing retailer and consumer demands.

Azura is advancing sustainable agriculture by developing coconut fiber alternatives and biochar production through scientific partnerships.

Azura Group is strengthening its sustainable agriculture by investing in R&D partnerships to develop alternative substrates and biochar technologies for improved environmental performance.

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council will cease certifying Azura Group's aquaculture in occupied Western Sahara due to legal and human rights concerns, amid international rulings rejecting Moroccan sovereignty there.

Azura Group plans a $21.4 million investment in Dakhla to boost local processing and job creation, supporting regional development under Moroccan sovereignty.

The Confédération paysanne union protested against Azura for alleged illegal labeling and unfair labor practices related to tomatoes sourced from Western Sahara.

Azura received the Climate Trophy 2025 and the highest level of the Morocco Sustain Food Standard for its sustainable and innovative agricultural practices.

Farmers protested Azura Group's import of cherry tomatoes from Western Sahara, challenging unfair competition and illegal labeling under disputed trade agreements.

The Confédération paysanne union protested against Azura for alleged illegal labeling and unfair labor practices related to tomatoes sourced from Western Sahara.

Azura Group was awarded two major distinctions for its sustainable agriculture practices, including climate impact reduction and water stewardship certifications.