All Kenya articles – Page 3
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Reducing 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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Better 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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DiMuto 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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Kenya’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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Rainwater 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
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Demand stays strong at Karakuta
Kenya's Karakuta Farm is continuing to make progress, empowering more and more local women through the production of avocados
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Sustainability drives consumer purchases
Research from Fairtrade International and GlobeScan shows consumers are changing their purchasing decisions to make a difference on a range of issues
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Eosta hits Living Wage avocados milestone
For every kilogram of avocados sold, the company contributes €0.02 towards a Living Wage of workers
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Kenya eyes export growth to Korea
Farmers in Kenya export under a tonne of bananas and broccoli to Korea, despite bilateral deal enabling trade
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Kenya increases avocado exports
Increase in production sees Kenyan avocado exports hit 72,000 tonnes in 2020, with majority heading to European markets
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Eosta expands Living Wage range
The Dutch organic supplier is adding Living Wage avocados from Kenya to its range of Living Wage products
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Coleacp delivers Action Plan
The importance of the Brussels-based organisation’s support for growers in African, Caribbean and Pacific countries has only risen since the start of the Covid-19 crisis
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GWF/SheTrades go from strength to strength
GWF continues to empower women through its collaboration with the ITC’s SheTrades programme
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Eosta wants organic recognition
Eosta highlights the water savings of its organically grown avocados in order to draw attention to the environmental benefits of organic production
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Nairobi airport primed for handling Covid-19 vaccine
Cold storage facilities at Kenya’s main airport, primarily used for fresh fruit storage, ready to handle import of Covid-19 vaccines
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Camellia settlement includes local projects
Following alleged abuses at businesses in Camellia’s Kenyan and Malawian operations, a settlement has been reached that involves a number of local initiatives
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Covid hampers Kenyan efforts
As the Kenyan fresh produce business prepares for 2021, it is counting the cost of a disrupted 2020 season
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Futura boss: get ready for the restart
Technology specialist Omar Papi says he believes now is the time for fresh produce companies to keep investing
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PML flying high with new airfreight charter service
Twice-weekly service will fly from Nairobi to London carrying essential perishable cargos
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Q&A: Loren Zhao, Fresh Bridge Supply Chain
Leading importer discusses the opportunity for building new demand for fresh avocados in China