All Kenya articles – Page 5
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ArticleGood season for Kenyan avos
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic Kenyan avocados are having a strong, potentially record-breaking, year
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PodcastsFruitbox: What is so special about avocados?
Plenty of room for sales to grow in markets worldwide, but oversupply is a problem that needs fixing, says Monica Bratuti
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PodcastsFruitbox: Time for women to take the lead
A movement to inspire women in the fresh produce industry is gaining real momentum, says co-founder Julie Escobar
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ArticleEmirates SkyCargo keeps UAE stocked
Keeping food, including fresh produce, flowing into the UAE is group's "responsibility" despite reduction in flights
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ArticleAvos in flux
With large volumes expected from Peru and coronavirus shaking up supply, it’s an unpredictable time for the avocado sector but the outlook remains overwhelmingly positive
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ArticleUncertainty for Kenyan exporters
Drop in airfreight and current market situation could hurt small farmers in rural regions
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ArticleTropiWorld aims for one-stop shop
Dubai-based TropiWorld is establishing farmer associations across the world, as it aims to become one of the world’s leading exotics producers and distributors
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ArticleChange at the top for Flamingo
Co-founder and CEO Martin Hudson steps into executive director role and is replaced by former international MD Olivia Streatfeild
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ArticleAvocados empowering women in Kenya
Karakuta aims to make Juja famous for avocados, which it believes can transform the lives of women in the country
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ArticleChiquita backs world record runner
Group supplied Melvin Nyairo with supplies ahead of his world record half-marathon run in Toronto
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ArticleNairobi looks to shore up trade with UK
Kenya lobbies for more investment from Britain as assurances are given that duty-free horticultural trade will continue after Brexit
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ArticleSustainability central at Kakuzi
Sustainability is at the core of the Kenyan avocado exporter’s operations, from its sustainable use of water to its bee-friendly approach to pest management
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ArticleKenya avo euphoria subsides
New deal with China is proving much tougher to implement than it originally seemed
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ArticleKenya-China avocado deal signed
Agreement inked to allow Kenyan avocado export to China with myriad other horticultural products to follow
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AnalysisReality check for avos?
While demand continues to rise, albeit more slowly than before, importers must be mindful of fruit quality and fluctuations in supply, warns Rob Cullum of Pacific Produce
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ArticleKenya to use inmates for potato harvesting
New scheme in the east-African country will combat worker shortages for its growing potato industry
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ArticleNot just a bed of roses
Supply challenges from Kenya, Brexit and difficulties sourcing labour have been causing headaches in the flower sector, but seasonal blooms and online retail offer hope. Fred Searle speaks to Ian Michell, managing director of Flamingo Produce
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ArticlePanalpina invests in Kenya cold storage
The forwarding and logistics firm sees export opportunity for fresh fruit, vegetables, and flowers
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ArticleUSDA unveils export programme
In a bid to increase US opportunities, a series of trade missions have been planned for 2019
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ArticleEosta's living wage focus
Research pilot leads to a better understanding and a practical approach to address living wage issue, Dutch group says