The Future of Hass Avocado Farming in Kenya

The Future of Hass Avocado Farming in Kenya

Avocado farming is a growing industry in Kenya. The Hass avocado variety is the most popular in Kenya, and it is known for its high quality and taste. The demand for Hass avocados is increasing, both domestically and internationally. This is due to the health benefits of avocados, as well as their versatility in cooking. There are a number of […]

Challenges And Opportunities On Hass Avocado Production In Kenya

Challenges And Opportunities On Hass Avocado Production In Kenya

Avocado production in Kenya has seen a significant increase in recent years, driven by high demand in international markets. The country is among the world’s leading producers of avocado, with over 115,000 hectares of land dedicated to the crop. However, the sector faces several challenges that threaten its growth and sustainability. This blog post will explore some of the challenges, […]

Kenya to export 20,000 tons of avocado to China this year

Kenya to export 20,000 tons of avocado to China this year

Industry experts claim that Kenya will ship 20,000 tons of avocados to China this year. In a statement from the Department of African Affairs, the department’s Director General Wu Peng said the first batch of the consignment has arrived in China. “With the arrival of the 1st batch of avocados from Kenya in 2023, it is estimated that 20 thousand […]

Global hass avocado market overview

Global hass avocado market overview

The exotic avocado has increasingly become a staple on the shelves and in the diets of many countries, as its popularity has continued to rise over the years. Domestically grown avocados have seen a particular increase in interest in European countries such as Italy and Spain. This year, however, many growing countries are facing issues due to adverse weather conditions; […]

The good and the ugly side of hass avocado farming in Kenya

The good and the ugly side of hass avocado farming in Kenya

Okisegere Ojepat is the chief executive officer of the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPC Kenya), a trade association that brings together horticultural farmers, traders and service providers. FPC Kenya promotes production and supply of quality horticultural produce that include fruits and vegetables to the export market. He spoke on the confusion that has hit the sector following the temporary […]

Hope for avocado farmers as Kisii county signs deal with investor

The Kisii county government on Tuesday signed a deal with a private investor to start operations of avocados processing plant. Kisii Governor James Ongwae and deputy British High Commissioner Julius Court witnessed the signing of the deal between the county and Avo Fresh. Finance executive Moses Onderi and Avo Fresh director Fernando Marques signed the memorandum of understanding and lease […]

East African avocado exports growing despite challenges

East African avocado exports growing despite challenges

Recent statistics from the Centre for the Promotion of Imports (CBI) Ministry of Affairs show that Latin America is currently the region that exports the highest volumes of avocados to Europe. Exports from Africa, however, are growing at an exponential rate; if not faster. The continent’s avocado leaders include Kenya, South Africa and Morocco. Kenya leads the supply from East […]