All Kenya articles – Page 8
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ArticleEurofruit Business Forum back in Dubai
The Eurofruit Business Forum kicks off on Sunday at WOP Dubai, offering companies a platform to expand their business and visitors a chance to learn about the market and make new contacts
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ArticleTaste for exotics protects sales
Strong demand buffers exotics from Brexit price increases and exchange rate volatility, but suppliers say category must remain fresh
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ArticleThe motorcycle diaries
Two men, two bikes and 10,000 miles - The Great Fruit Adventure is going to huge lengths to educate kids about fresh produce
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ArticleWhat did you miss at Asia Fruit Logistica?
This year's exhibition created a considerable buzz on social media. Here are some of our highlights from the show…
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ArticleSpecial report: Keeping up with Kenya
With new global competition, a burgeoning domestic market and the possibilities created by Brexit, Nina Pullman looks at the changing face of UK-Kenyan produce supply
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ArticleEx-Jacana director relocates to role with Kenya grower
Ed Cunynghame is moving to AAA Growers to develop the company’s commercial team
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ArticleTotal Produce relies on expertise
Avocados, mangoes and limes are the new focus for the Dutch importer, whose specialisation in overseas fruit puts it in a strong position to develop these growing items
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ArticleSpecial report: UK Tenderstem goes for growth
British Tenderstem growers are benefiting from the ongoing popularity of the branded brassica hybrid. Nina Pullman went to visit grower AS Green
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ArticleAldi teams up with Farm Africa for produce project
The supermarket has pledged to donate £260k to fund Growing Futures, a project that works to educate young people in sustainable agriculture
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ArticleExotic tastes drive up sales
The exotics category is in strong value and volume growth, but the ever more competitive nature of supply is making life complicated for importers
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ArticleTesco widens Kenyan bean spec and stops trimming
Retailer has ‘overhauled’ ordering, widened length spec and stopped trimming to save 135 tonnes of edible crop a year
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ArticleAvocado supply plays catch up
Avocado supply is racing to keep up with staggering demand across the world, with retailers actively seeking out new producing regions
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ArticleInterview: Halls of fame
Managing director of HL Halls’ European arm, Paul Devlin, tells Nina Pullman why we’ve only scratched the surface of the avocado boom
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ArticleKenya to welcome major agri-player
Kenya Fruits seemingly already has the structure in place to make a big impact on the fresh produce industry
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ArticleDisease causes concern in Kenya
Phytophthora is affecting avocado trees in central Kenya following an exceptionally wet year, but good agricultural practices appear sufficient to stem its spread
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ArticleUK seed potato exports to Egypt fall six per cent
Total exports reached a better-than-expected 50,000 tonnes last year following new import restrictions for British tubers to Egypt
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ArticleDel Monte gains Kenyan certification
Group's pineapple farms and canning operations in Kenya achieve SCS Sustainably Grown Certification
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ArticleFinlays Horticulture sold to private equity firm
Finlays Fresh Produce UK among horticulture divisions sold by wider Finlays group, which will now focus on its drinks business
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ArticleIndirect suppliers ‘should be’ covered by GSCoP
Report finds that Kenyan exporters are facing ‘unfair trading practices’ and order cancellations from European retailers
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ArticleDel Monte Kenya in land dispute
The governments of Murang’a and Kiambu continue to frustrate Del Monte Kenya’s efforts to renew the lease on 9,000ha that are set to expire