All Kenya articles – Page 9
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ArticleThe motorcycle diaries
Two men, two bikes and 10,000 miles - The Great Fruit Adventure is going to huge lengths to educate kids about fresh produce
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ArticleWhat did you miss at Asia Fruit Logistica?
This year's exhibition created a considerable buzz on social media. Here are some of our highlights from the show…
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ArticleSpecial report: Keeping up with Kenya
With new global competition, a burgeoning domestic market and the possibilities created by Brexit, Nina Pullman looks at the changing face of UK-Kenyan produce supply
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ArticleEx-Jacana director relocates to role with Kenya grower
Ed Cunynghame is moving to AAA Growers to develop the company’s commercial team
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ArticleTotal Produce relies on expertise
Avocados, mangoes and limes are the new focus for the Dutch importer, whose specialisation in overseas fruit puts it in a strong position to develop these growing items
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ArticleSpecial report: UK Tenderstem goes for growth
British Tenderstem growers are benefiting from the ongoing popularity of the branded brassica hybrid. Nina Pullman went to visit grower AS Green
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ArticleAldi teams up with Farm Africa for produce project
The supermarket has pledged to donate £260k to fund Growing Futures, a project that works to educate young people in sustainable agriculture
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ArticleExotic tastes drive up sales
The exotics category is in strong value and volume growth, but the ever more competitive nature of supply is making life complicated for importers
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ArticleTesco widens Kenyan bean spec and stops trimming
Retailer has ‘overhauled’ ordering, widened length spec and stopped trimming to save 135 tonnes of edible crop a year
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ArticleAvocado supply plays catch up
Avocado supply is racing to keep up with staggering demand across the world, with retailers actively seeking out new producing regions
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ArticleInterview: Halls of fame
Managing director of HL Halls’ European arm, Paul Devlin, tells Nina Pullman why we’ve only scratched the surface of the avocado boom
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ArticleKenya to welcome major agri-player
Kenya Fruits seemingly already has the structure in place to make a big impact on the fresh produce industry
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ArticleDisease causes concern in Kenya
Phytophthora is affecting avocado trees in central Kenya following an exceptionally wet year, but good agricultural practices appear sufficient to stem its spread
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ArticleUK seed potato exports to Egypt fall six per cent
Total exports reached a better-than-expected 50,000 tonnes last year following new import restrictions for British tubers to Egypt
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ArticleDel Monte gains Kenyan certification
Group's pineapple farms and canning operations in Kenya achieve SCS Sustainably Grown Certification
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ArticleFinlays Horticulture sold to private equity firm
Finlays Fresh Produce UK among horticulture divisions sold by wider Finlays group, which will now focus on its drinks business
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ArticleIndirect suppliers ‘should be’ covered by GSCoP
Report finds that Kenyan exporters are facing ‘unfair trading practices’ and order cancellations from European retailers
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ArticleDel Monte Kenya in land dispute
The governments of Murang’a and Kiambu continue to frustrate Del Monte Kenya’s efforts to renew the lease on 9,000ha that are set to expire
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AnalysisOpinion: Why we should promote Africa
Susie Emmett, creative director of agricultural digital media company Green Shoots, on why fresh produce firms should shout about the benefits of doing business with Africa
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ArticleKenya pioneers Integrated Crop Management
Biopesticide firm and Finlays subsidiary Dudutech is helping Kenyan growers manage crop protection without relying solely on synthetic pesticides