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CommentThe water challenge: why embracing the Raingrown concept offers a real solution
As water resources come under mounting pressure globally, Eosta says its Organic Raingrown concept offers a sustainable alternative for water-intensive crops, relying solely on natural rainfall while supporting better soil water retention through organic farming methods
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FeaturesFawakih eyes Asia potential for Kenyan avocados
Challenges remain, but Kenyan avocados must be ready for big opportunities in Asia, according to Fawakih Import and Export
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FeaturesExperts expect no slowdown in UK avocado market
Global avocado supplies continue to increase, leading many to predict imminent issues of oversupply, but a panel of UK experts at this year’s Festival of Fresh conference see more room for growth
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FeaturesKenya’s avocado exporters scale up
As Kenya rises in the global avocado ranks, exporters like Karakuta and Keitt are investing in infrastructure, orchards and market diversification to stay ahead of the competition
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FeaturesEgyptian avocado producer Pico plans significant plantation expansion
Suppliers eyes strategic growth in avocado production, taking advantage of Egypt’s advantageous supply window that largely avoids the dominant producers
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NewsKenyan vegetable exports hit by EU roadblocks
Fresh vegetable exports halve as tightened pesticide checks impact trade
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NewsNew Marshal Papworth student cohort arrives at Harper Adams
Students from six different African countries will take part in the 10-week sustainable agriculture course at Harper Adams as vice chancellor notes benefit of bringing people together
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NewsKarakuta avocado facility aims for top quality from Kenya
The Kenyan avocado specialist’s new facility aims to address the main issue hindering the country’s success on global markets: achieving a consistently high quality export
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NewsAvocado Africa 2025 set for Nairobi
The fifth International Africa Avocado Congress takes place in the Kenyan capital on 27-30 May, with a focus on how to boost the competitiveness of African growers
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NewsNew variety boosts South Africa’s early season blueberry business
Blueberry growers in South Africa and Zimbabwe have started harvesting the 2025 crop, with good demand locally and overseas
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NewsEosta reports consumer enthusiasm for rain-grown avos
The Dutch organics specialist says that a combination of rain-grown and organic cultivation is the ultimate in water efficiency
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NewsWeather, currency and logistics challenges push Kakuzi to pre-tax loss
The Kenyan exporter says its avocado business saw a major dowturn in profits last year
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NewsTru-Cape meets rising demand for quality apples in Africa
With approximately half of all apples marketed by South Africa exporter Tru-Cape sold in Africa, the exporter says it continues to stay ahead of shifting consumer preferences and developments across the continent’s fresh fruit industry
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NewsEnzispring highlights opportunities for Kenyan avocados
New possibilities are opening up for Kenyan avocados, according to Enzispring’s Alice Okello, including in eastern Europe, the Middle East and Asia, but Red Sea issues continue to pose a challenge
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NewsKenya’s avocado exports set for new growth
As production recovers from a decrease in 2024, the country looks set to sell more of the fruit on international markets this year
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NewsKenya’s Karakuta unveils state-of-the-art avocado facility in Nairobi
Kenyan avocado exporters were hindered last season by a lack of capacity caused by a reliance on third-party packhouses, according to Karakuta CEO Grace Ngungi, who described the investment as “game-changing”
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NewsIPD highlights melon varieties at Fruit Logistica
Import Promotion Desk will host over 40 companies on its stand in Berlin, presenting a broad range of products and sources, including a wide assortment of melons from Brazil, Morocco and Egypt
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NewsIPD showcases developing countries in Berlin
The Import Promotion Desk will offer a platform to more than 40 companies from nine countries at Fruit Logistica
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NewsIPD aims to enhance transparency and trust
Through a focus on transparency, quality and long-term partnerships with producers, Import Promotion Desk is helping bridge the gap between smallholders in developing regions and European markets, says IPD’s Thomas Derstadt
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NewsEosta launches organic rain-grown avocado
The Dutch organics importer says its avocados from Kenya and Tanzania help to conserve water resources and meet the needs of eco-conscious consumers