Al Horra Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Manufacturer• Morocco• Member since 1941

Lesieur Cristal was founded in 1941 and is a subsidiary of the French Groupe Avril. The company states that it covers the full value chain of its sector, from farming to distribution, and holds about 60% of Morocco's table-oil market. It has six production sites: four in Morocco, one in Tunisia and one in Senegal. It reports capacity to crush 350,000 tonnes of seeds a year, refine 400,000 tonnes of crude oil a year and produce 12,000 tonnes of margarine a year, alongside olive crushing and soap making. It supplies refined oils to fish canning, margarine, biscuit and frying industries, and meal to the animal-feed industry. Its brands include Lesieur, Cristal, Huilor, Al Horra, Magdor, Taous and El Kef. It is headquartered in Roches Noires, Casablanca, states that it exports to 42 countries on four continents, and lists ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000 and Halal certification.