All Kenya articles – Page 3
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ArticleKenyan avocados rise to the standard
Doris Maina, CEO of Muranga County-based Jayashah General Supplies, talks about rising standards in Kenyan avocados, the impact of climate change and the main challenges facing the country’s small-scale farmers
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ArticleKakuzi prepares first China shipment
Kenyan avocado exporter has begun harvesting the fruit for its inaugural consignment
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ArticleDel Monte offers Kenyan avos to Europe
Sourcing from Kenya means that European demand for high quality year-round can be met, Del Monte says
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ArticleKakuzi focuses on traceability and sustainability
Chris Flowers, managing director of Kenyan exporter Kakuzi, believes Kenyan avocados can differentiate themselves from the competition by highlighting their commitment to quality, traceability and sustainability
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ArticleGermany’s Import Promotion Desk welcomes Kenya
IPD includes Kenya as fifteenth partner country in its programme to connect producers with European import companies
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PodcastsFruitbox 81 · Johnathan Sutton, Westfalia
Westfalia’s group safety and environment executive talks about driving the company’s sustainability strategy
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ArticleLiving Wage avocados make a difference in Kenya
Kenya’s Mavuno Organics is producing the first Living Wage avocados in the world, according to Dutch supplier Eosta, which sees living wages as a crucial step toward social sustainability
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ArticleNew global chief executive for Fairtrade International
Sandra Uwera is announced as the new global chief executive officer, replacing former interim Nyagoy Nyong’o
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ArticleKakuzi gains export approval for China
Following a stringent phytosanitary audit, the Kenyan exporter has received the green light from Kephis to prepare avocado exports for China
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ArticleKarakuta Farm makes major strides
The Kenyan avocado producer may be set for just its first major crop, but plans are afoot to develop Karakuta into a global brand marked by quality
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ArticleKakuzi releases ESG report
The Kenyan avocado exporter has proactively published its second Environmental, Social and Governance report to show its commitment to sustainability
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ArticleMaersk highlights Kenyan role
Group says it offers Kenyan avocado exporters, among others, reliable landside and ocean CA solutions
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ArticleKakuzi issues profit warning
Following last year's lower avocado crop, a drop in consumption and growing competition, Kenya's Kakuzi has warned of a fall in earnings
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ArticleKenya Airways adds Kisumu option
The Kenyan airline is set to begin a twice-weekly flight from Kisumu International Airport for fresh produce exports
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ArticleDisruptions fail to halt Keitt progress
Given the challenges of the past year, the Kenyan exporter has been cheered by its ability to expand production and invest in its facilities
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ArticleReducing soil splash contamination of fine beans
Research project in Kenya is exploring new ways to reduce soiling of fine beans, and limit costly rejections due to 'soil splash' contamination
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ArticleBetter soil management urgent
In order to boost sustainability, the way we treat our soils is fundamental, write Grace Njeru and Simon Odhiambo of Kenyan avocado exporter Kakuzi
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ArticleDiMuto raises US$2.35m in Series A funding
The Yield Lab Asia Pacific throws support behind Singapore-based AgriFood trade solutions company
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ArticleKenya’s future lies in quality
Comment: The future of Kenyan avocado exports rests squarely on adherence to quality standards, writes Chris Flowers, MD of Kenyan exporter Kakuzi
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ArticleRainwater used for 'thirsty' avocados
Kenya’s Kakuzi is going the extra mile to change the narrative around avocados and water consumption, using rainwater to irrigate its orchards