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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Hass Avocado is the new goldmine for modern farmers. Ever thought why county governments are insisting on Hass-Avocado farming? Most of you must by now know that many county governments are encouraging farmers to plant avocados. This is so because hass-avocado does not require much labor and time to maintain. In addition, demand for avocado is extremely high and we […]
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; […]
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 […]
MUGAMBONE, Kenya – When Steve Mbugua uprooted more than 500 coffee trees on his half-acre farm in Nyeri county eight years ago, his neighbours thought he was making a mistake. The avocado farmer replaced them with 500 seedlings of Hass avocados – for which there is now huge export demand – and today makes 400,000 Kenyan shillings (nearly $4,000) a […]
With new deals that have opened the foreign markets, the exports are expected to rise as more farmers join the trade. Kenya exports hass avocados and other produce like French beans, baby corn and snow peas to the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Egypt, the Netherlands, France, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Spain, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Germany and Hong Kong, with […]
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 […]