All Kenya articles – Page 4
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Article
Avo-lution on track across Asia
Final instalment of Asia Briefing looks at avocados, a category expected to grow substantially in Asia over next decade
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Kakuzi responds to allegations
Following alleged human rights abuses by Kakuzi’s guards in Kenya, the avocado supplier has reiterated its commitment to local communities and a full investigation
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Video
Fruitnet Insights · Avocado Market Update
Leading players in the fresh avocado business discuss market trends, opportunities for growth, and commercial challenges.
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Kenya counting cost of Covid-19
Covid-19 has increased the vulnerability of farmers across Kenya, according to 60 Decibels, with as many as one-third of farming households in economic distress
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Article
Tenderstem donates to Kenyan kids
Children at the Maua School in Kenya’s South Lakes Region have enjoyed the arrival of resources, textbooks and playground equipment
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Article
Good season for Kenyan avos
Despite the Covid-19 pandemic Kenyan avocados are having a strong, potentially record-breaking, year
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Podcasts
Fruitbox: 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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Podcasts
Fruitbox: 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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Article
Emirates 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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Avos 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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Uncertainty for Kenyan exporters
Drop in airfreight and current market situation could hurt small farmers in rural regions
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TropiWorld 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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Article
Change 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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Avocados 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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Article
Chiquita backs world record runner
Group supplied Melvin Nyairo with supplies ahead of his world record half-marathon run in Toronto
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Article
Nairobi 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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Article
Sustainability 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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Article
Kenya avo euphoria subsides
New deal with China is proving much tougher to implement than it originally seemed
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Article
Kenya-China avocado deal signed
Agreement inked to allow Kenyan avocado export to China with myriad other horticultural products to follow
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Analysis
Reality 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