All Kenya articles – Page 5
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PodcastsFruitbox 81 · Johnathan Sutton, Westfalia
Westfalia’s group safety and environment executive talks about driving the company’s sustainability strategy
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ArticleLiving Wage avocados make a difference in Kenya
Kenya’s Mavuno Organics is producing the first Living Wage avocados in the world, according to Dutch supplier Eosta, which sees living wages as a crucial step toward social sustainability
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ArticleNew global chief executive for Fairtrade International
Sandra Uwera is announced as the new global chief executive officer, replacing former interim Nyagoy Nyong’o
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ArticleKakuzi gains export approval for China
Following a stringent phytosanitary audit, the Kenyan exporter has received the green light from Kephis to prepare avocado exports for China
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ArticleKarakuta Farm makes major strides
The Kenyan avocado producer may be set for just its first major crop, but plans are afoot to develop Karakuta into a global brand marked by quality
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ArticleKakuzi releases ESG report
The Kenyan avocado exporter has proactively published its second Environmental, Social and Governance report to show its commitment to sustainability
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ArticleMaersk highlights Kenyan role
Group says it offers Kenyan avocado exporters, among others, reliable landside and ocean CA solutions
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ArticleKakuzi issues profit warning
Following last year's lower avocado crop, a drop in consumption and growing competition, Kenya's Kakuzi has warned of a fall in earnings
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ArticleKenya Airways adds Kisumu option
The Kenyan airline is set to begin a twice-weekly flight from Kisumu International Airport for fresh produce exports
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ArticleDisruptions fail to halt Keitt progress
Given the challenges of the past year, the Kenyan exporter has been cheered by its ability to expand production and invest in its facilities
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ArticleReducing 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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ArticleBetter 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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ArticleDiMuto 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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ArticleKenya’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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ArticleRainwater 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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ArticleDemand 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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ArticleSustainability 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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ArticleEosta 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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ArticleKenya 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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ArticleKenya increases avocado exports
Increase in production sees Kenyan avocado exports hit 72,000 tonnes in 2020, with majority heading to European markets