Morocco’s sugar industry is marking 100 years of modern production at the International Exhibition of Agriculture in Morocco (SIAM 2026), where Cosumar Group has launched an interactive display called Sugar Odyssey to show the sector’s history and its new farming and industrial tools.
The exhibit is being held in Meknes at the 18th edition of the farming fair. It is set up like a small museum. It explains how sugar production in Morocco has changed over time, from early methods to modern industrial systems used today.
Cosumar says the sector has gone through major changes over the last century but remains an important part of Morocco’s farming system. The Sugar Odyssey display also shows how the company has improved production methods and farming practices to raise output and reduce costs.
The exhibit also honours farmers, factory workers, and technicians who have worked in the sector over many years. Cosumar says it wants to continue supporting the industry through new technology and strong cooperation with partners.
At SIAM 2026, Cosumar is also promoting its digital farming system called “Attaissir.” The platform uses artificial intelligence, satellite images, and drones to help manage farms linked to about 80,000 farmers. The company says this helped improve production in the 2024 to 2025 season, even with water shortages.
The sugar sector is part of Morocco’s “Generation Green” farming plan. National production is expected to reach about 750,000 tonnes this year. Farming takes place across key regions including Doukkala, Tadla, Moulouya, Gharb, and Loukkos.
Cosumar is also expanding into new industrial areas. It has announced a 500 million dirham investment, about 53 million US dollars, in a liquid carbon dioxide unit at its Casablanca refinery. The unit is expected to start operating by the end of 2026 and will reuse gas from sugar production to make food grade CO2 for drinks and medical use.
The Sugar Odyssey space is also hosting training sessions for more than 500 farmers on precision farming tools.
