Archive · 18 Jun 2025

France Bans Algerian Spread: A Political and Trade Battle

France Bans Algerian Spread: A Political and Trade Battle

Imagine a popular hazelnut spread from Algeria, like a cousin of Nutella, called El Mordjene.

France decided to ban it.

This made a lot of people in France angry, especially those with Algerian roots, who felt it was unfair.

The French government said it was because of rules about exporting dairy products, and maybe because they wanted to protect Nutella, which is made in France.

Some people think it is about racism.

This created a big debate about trade, history, and who belongs.

Now, people are fighting about the ban.

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