All Kenya articles – Page 7
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ArticleNot just a bed of roses
Supply challenges from Kenya, Brexit and difficulties sourcing labour have been causing headaches in the flower sector, but seasonal blooms and online retail offer hope. Fred Searle speaks to Ian Michell, managing director of Flamingo Produce
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ArticlePanalpina invests in Kenya cold storage
The forwarding and logistics firm sees export opportunity for fresh fruit, vegetables, and flowers
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ArticleUSDA unveils export programme
In a bid to increase US opportunities, a series of trade missions have been planned for 2019
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ArticleEosta's living wage focus
Research pilot leads to a better understanding and a practical approach to address living wage issue, Dutch group says
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ArticleChina to import Kenyan produce
New agreement will increase trade for Kenya whose key items are fruit, vegetables and flowers
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ArticleKenya enjoys European avo demand
The news that avocado consumption continues to grow is exciting growers in Kenya
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ArticleKenya-China trade agreement expected
Horticulture reported likely to benefit from trade deals set to be signed next month in Shanghai
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ArticleUK seed potato varieties approved for Kenya
Three British varieties have been accredited for export to East African country, creating promising export opportunities
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ArticleFairtrade to investigate Kenyan picker wages
The group has responded to Mail on Sunday claims of flowers sold in UK retailers being picked by workers below 'living' wage
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ArticleFrozen Tenderstem lands innovation award
Consumers recognise brassica brand for NPD excellence at British Frozen Food Federation Awards
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ArticleTropicals growth driving new tech investment
Futura reports rising demand for grading machinery, including significant expansion in markets outside Europe
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ArticleBranching out
Frozen Tenderstem may be a decade in the making but the brand is confident it will be worth the wait as it targets a new cohort of consumers
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ArticleChambers eyes berry production in Kenya and Zimbabwe
Soft fruit producer to potentially expand to Kenya, Zimbabwe, Spain, Portugal and Morocco in bid to ensure 52-week supply amid erratic growing conditions
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ArticleGB potato seeds triple yields in Kenya
British seed varieties more than tripled the average yield of Kenyan seeds in the east African country following trials.
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ArticleRaspberry yields ‘down 50 per cent in Spain and Morocco’
Sub-zero temperatures in both countries have slashed soft fruit volumes, with raspberries particularly hard hit
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ArticleGulf challenges remain for Kenyan avos
Avocado exporters in Kenya have considerable experience sending to the Gulf, but logistical hurdles continue to hamper progress
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ArticleBan lifted on Kenyan Fuerte exports
Exporters welcome move by Kenyan authorities to lift export ban on Fuerte avocados
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ArticleKenya avo ban seen as positive
Exporters are optimistic about the impact of the temporary ban on avocado exports by the Kenyan authorities
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ArticleKenya bans avo exports as supply shortens
With volumes also limited in other parts of the world, including Australia, prices are reportedly on the rise again
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ArticleKenyan farmers embrace contracts
Through the East African Potato Consortium, Kenyan potato producers are turning to contract farming in response to tough growing conditions