Eosta Kenyan avocados

Eosta goes Fairtrade for organic avocados grown in Kenya

2024-04-19T16:13:00+01:00By

The Dutch organic company is introducing Fairtrade certification for its Kenyan avocados, as it looks to help growers build economic and ecological resilience

  • Eosta goes Fairtrade for organic avocados grown in Kenya

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Eosta Kenyan avocados

Eosta goes Fairtrade for organic avocados grown in Kenya

The Dutch organic company is introducing Fairtrade certification for its Kenyan avocados, as it looks to help growers build economic and ecological resilience

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