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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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Analysis
Fruit Logistica: Avocados – the state of the market and data for optimised marketing
Dr Hans-Christoph Behr and Antonio Lizano studied avocado production, trade and more on day three of Fruit Logistica in Berlin
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Higher avocado yields bring new opportunities for Kenya’s Karakuta
Kenyan avocado producer Karakuta is boosting its volumes of Hass through new investments in clonal technology and new operations in Tanzania
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Flying Swans’ Ethiopia project secures €11.7m backing
New fresh produce distribution centre near Addis Ababa could make it easier for suppliers of avocados and other fresh produce to reach international export markets
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Kakuzi commits to enhancing ESG standards
At Fruit Logistica in Berlin, Chris Flowers, managing director of Kenyan avocado company Kakuzi, promised no let-up in the company’s efforts to ensure ”robust and sound” environmental, social and governance standards
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Flamingo co-founder Richard Evans knighted
Former boss of Flamingo Horticulture recognised by King Charles for contributions to business, sport and charity in Kenya and the UK
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Fruitbox strengthens its operations in Kenya
Importer and distribution company set up by Tru-Cape and Vitanova has opened a new cold storage facility in the country
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Climate change having huge impact on farmers
More than 70 per cent of farmers have already seen large impacts of climate change on their farm, new global research from Farmer Voice survey reveals
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IPD presents new opportunities at Fruit Attraction
Avocados, berries and herbs from a range of countries are among the products that will be on show in Madrid next month
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Tenderstem and Action Against Hunger support families facing food poverty
Partnership supports social supermarkets in UK and Spain as well as a project to help Kenyans set up kitchen gardens and build resilience to climate shocks
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Del Monte farm under fire over alleged guard violence
Locals claim security guards at pineapple plantation near Nairobi used “excessive” violence against trespassers
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Kuehne and Nagel acquires Morgan Cargo
Group strives to expand its perishables network and connectivity for customers to and from South Africa, UK and Kenya
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PIL delivers first avocados from Africa to Asia with EverFRESH
Shipper now using the CA technology across a number of key refrigerated trade lanes
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Analysis
Positive forecast for global avocado business
The avocado trade will continue to grow in an increasingly competitive market, according to a Rabobank report
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Good rains will lift Kenyan avocado crop
The early season Kenyan avocado crop disappoints with small fruit because of drought conditions
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MSC sees “fruitful partnership” between Europe and Africa
The shipping company says growing European demand for African fruit and vegetables is an opportunity for economic growth all over Africa
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Brexit has ‘boosted trade opportunities’ for East Africa
Kenyan export consultant says East African producers stand to benefit from competitive production and labour costs as UK importers look to keep down costs and avoid red tape
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Bumper year for Kakuzi
Kenyan avocado and macadamia grower-exporter posts record 2022 results with China market to drive future growth
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TropiWorld gets growing in exotics
Exotics specialist TropiWorld is increasingly expanding into production, as it sees demand blossom for exotic roots, vegetables and fruits
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UK is ‘missing opportunities’ to import from Uganda
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni calls on Britain to invest in Ugandan fruit and vegetable production but stresses the need for value addition at source