{"id":5494,"date":"2026-03-09T17:34:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T17:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/?p=5494"},"modified":"2026-03-09T20:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T20:35:10","slug":"proximity-markets-during-ramadan-boosting-local-products-curbing-waste","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jeune-independant.net\/en\/2026\/03\/09\/proximity-markets-during-ramadan-boosting-local-products-curbing-waste\/","title":{"rendered":"Proximity Markets During Ramadan: Boosting Local Products, Curbing Waste"},"content":{"rendered":"

Proximity markets bustle with intense activity during Ramadan. Merchants and producers promote local goods, combat food waste, and push healthy eating options, vying for customers while advocating smart consumption habits.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scattered across Algiers neighborhoods, especially Draria Market, these stalls draw big crowds. Vendors stock standards-compliant products backed by government programs. Le Jeune Ind\u00e9pendant visited several capital markets, collecting vendor insights.
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In this setting, Mohamed Dellala\u2014from a farming family, nurseryman, and producer\u2014unveiled “Soltana,” a gluten-free canned tomato, telling Le Jeune Ind\u00e9pendant.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The producer gradually pivoted to food processing after decades in agriculture. “I’m a farmer by family tradition and nurseryman. I’ve always stayed in the field, but recently I’ve focused on agro-industry,” he shared.<\/p>\n

The canned tomato concept arose from farming sector woes. “Facing those issues, I took the next step into processing to control everything from growing to selling. COVID-19 disruptions slowed the launch,” he added.<\/p>\n

On the product itself: “Today, I offer a fully natural item. Our double-concentrated tomato\u2014at 28% concentration\u2014is 100% pure, with no salt or preservatives. Pure concentrated fresh tomato,” he stated.<\/p>\n

Mr. Dellala guarantees strict monitoring at every stage. “Tomatoes are tracked from planting through harvest, factory processing, to the final product,” he detailed.<\/p>\n

To meet demand, the farmer rents farmland across Algeria and teams up with partner growers. “We partner with industrial firms for processing and canning too,” he said.<\/p>\n

Still in early days, production capacity already impresses: “The line can produce about 400 cans per minute,” he noted.<\/p>\n

Agricultural Value Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n

For growth, Dellala eyes more varieties\u201422% canned tomato, plus 15-18% concentrations\u2014and expansions like tomato sauce, pizza sauce, tomato juice, harissa, hmiss, and assorted jams.<\/p>\n

He sees huge potential, viewing agro-processing as vital for enhancing national farm output.<\/p>\n

Separately, commerce services in the anti-waste drive warn citizens about risks from unknown-origin foods or those sold without hygiene standards\u2014like sun-exposed or sidewalk wares.<\/p>\n

Draria’s chief fraud inspector, Ms. Hamlaoui, said: “The Commerce Ministry kicked off a national Ramadan anti-waste awareness campaign, working with local authorities and businesses.” The effort urges responsible buying and steers people to proximity markets that ease consumer costs.<\/p>\n

These markets enable direct farm-to-table sales, slashing middlemen for better prices, she explained.<\/p>\n

She flagged fraudulent sales, including popular Ramadan drink cherbat made secretly by some vendors: “That’s outright fraud. We urge citizens to skip foods of unknown origin or sold outside hygiene rules.”<\/p>\n

Consumers must dodge health hazards. That’s why the campaign blankets schools, mosques, proximity markets, and public spots nationwide\u2014to cut waste and build better habits, the official added.<\/p>\n

Stall walls feature big posters showing products and storage pitfalls. “Sun-exposed or sidewalk goods threaten consumer health,” the commerce inspector clarified. “We want a true responsible consumption culture, less waste, and reminders to check origin, ingredients, and storage before buying.”<\/p>\n

Career Shift to Healthy Eating<\/strong><\/p>\n

Elsewhere in an Algiers neighborhood market, Ms. Aissaoui captivates visitors with healthy chocolate in multiple forms, crafted from natural ingredients favored by wellness fans.<\/p>\n

Once a javelin thrower and Algerian Radio journalist, Ms. Aissaoui switched to diet- and nutrition-focused healthy foods. It started seeing her daughter make standard chocolate; she devised a healthier take for diabetics, cholesterol sufferers, liver patients, and children.<\/p>\n

Her recipe blends natural elements: 70% cocoa, cinnamon, turmeric, carob, ground coffee, dried almonds, and self-dried, ground orange peel for vitamin C richness.<\/p>\n

She says these meet targeted nutrition needs, may sharpen focus, and beat industrial candies. Natural oils make it easier to enjoy, especially for kids.<\/p>\n

She also makes whole-grain salty biscuits with seeds like pumpkin\u2014for balanced diets.<\/p>\n

Self-taught, she draws on ingredients’ perks\u2014magnesium, calcium, potassium in cocoa. She’s seeking lab tests for official approval.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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