Kenyan Grown

Encouraging sustainable production & export of Kenyan flowers, fruits & vegetables which are among the best in the world.

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Welcome to the 4th issue of Horticulture News📰

Read all about the revamping of the National Horticulture Taskforce, how @markupkenya is driving value addition in horticultural products, the story of Vert Fresh🥭, and @TradeMarkEastA's interventions in the #horticultural sector.

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#WorldFoodDay @FAO

[Eastern Africa Bioeconomy Conference @BioeconomyEA]

The world's #FoodSystems are currently responsible for more than 33% of global anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions.

Sustainable #AgriFoodSystems deliver #FoodSecurity, and #Nutrition for all while limiting environmental degradation for generations to come.

#WorldFoodDay

[Grown Under the Sun @Grown_UnderSun]

We would like to appreciate these companies and their team leaders for representing Kenya at the MacFrut 2021(Fruit & Veg. Expo) in Italy.

@KenyanGrown @kenya_afa @kilimoKE @KEembassy_rome @avodemia @Olivado @valuefresh1 @biofarmmarket @GoshenFM @olivado_oils

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For quality fresh FRUITS and VEGETABLES, look no further than the wholesome produce from #Kenya

Our growers adhere to intl' standards on #sustainability, #FoodSafety, quality, #traceability, #environmental management, and occupational health & safety of workers.

©️: @kenya_afa

[Grown Under the Sun @Grown_UnderSun]

Day 2 at @MacfrutFiera Italy.
Peter Mwangi of #Olivado, Paul Kyalo of #Biofarms and @johnmaingi of #FoodAfrica @kilimoKE @FairtradeAfrica @KenyanGrown @kenya_afa @KCBGroup @Coopbankenya @StrathU @KeEquityBank @KEembassy_rome

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From flavourful tea to lush mangoes, creamy avocados, and crisp French beans, Kenya is arguably the cornucopia of East Africa.

Therefore, for quality fresh fruits and vegetables, look no further than the wholesome produce grown under the Kenyan sun.

https://t.co/HW8715Muu0

[Grown Under the Sun @Grown_UnderSun]

Benjamin Tito- Director HCD @kenya_afa , Amb.Consolata Maina @KEembassy_rome , Renzo Piraccini of @CesenaFiera, and Tobias Ogweno @KEembassy_rome at the Rumini Expo Centre for @MacfrutFiera 2021

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#Kenya has asked the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Aphis) to authorise the importation of #FreshOregano and #Parsley to the US from Kenya.

@FPEAK_, @fpc_kenya, @OkisegereOjepat @BD_Africa

https://t.co/LcaG44seoj

#KenyanGrown #Herbs

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The 10 Kenyan horticulture companies participating in @MacfrutFiera Digital Trade Fair in Rimini are looking to gain a foothold in the #Italian market.

Kenya's delegation is led by Horticulture Crops Directorate Director Benjamin Tito.

https://t.co/i7XXrisGjl

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Kenya is exhibiting at @MacfrutFiera, an annual B2B event dedicated to fruit & vegetables happening in #Italy from today.

Participating Kenyan exporters include Athi Farm Exporters Ltd, Olivado Fresh EPZ, Value Fresh Ltd, Avodemia Ltd & Biofarms Ltd.

https://t.co/HW8715Muu0

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To mark #WorldYouthSkillsDay2021, @markupkenya feted young photographers who took part in their MARKUP Photography Contest.

Entries were invited from across 6 categories: Value Chains, #Infrastructure, #FoodSafety, #Trade, Women & Youth in #Agriculture

https://t.co/rq4upib2bp

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Vert Ltd employs 85 permanent staff members and some 250 to 300 casual laborers who are employed seasonally in the factory.

On the supply base, the firm started off with less than 10 farmers, but today works with over 5,000 farmers.

Read full article: https://t.co/5ehKv59gKd

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Vert Ltd in Machakos specializes in horticultural produce processing & export.

According to the MD, Jane Maina, #MangoValueAddition allows the firm & its farmers to have additional revenue while also cushioning the business against over-reliance on the EU market & air transport.

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Ahmed Farah, Country Director of TradeMark East Africa, spoke to Horticulture News on the organisation’s interventions in the horticultural sector in Kenya to boost exports.

Catch the full Q&A here: https://t.co/FfTfRBmzzR

#KenyanGrown #Horticulture #TradeMarkEastAfrica

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7 Kenyan companies will participate virtually in Europe’s largest horticulture trade show - @FruitAttraction in #Spain

It's a major platform for fruit & vegetable operators to create business relationships & open up opportunities in new markets.

Tickets: https://t.co/qYldSTrkom

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Save the Dates: 8, 9 & 10 Oct 2021

The #KenyaFlowerFestival2021 in partnership with
@kenyaflower Council will be a celebration & showcase of Kenya's flowers in all their delight!

Enjoy the great outdoors, create memories, have a cheer in elegant splendor & picturesque florals.

[Kenya Flower Festival @festival_kenya]

Happy New Month, flower lovers.
This September, we have a big announcement.

Are you Ready? Keep it locked at our pages.

A festival of flower and art in partnership with @kenyaflower

#kenyaflowerfestival2021
#allthingsflowers
#flowerfestival
#flowergrowers

[Invest2Impact Africa @invest2impact]

#Feature - #VertLtd is a company that specialises in horticultural produce processing & export in #Kenya, employing 85 permanent staff members & working with over 5,000 farmers. Managing Director, Jane Maina, speaks to @KenyanGrown
https://t.co/CACIrdzn7B

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“#ValueAddition of primary produce at source is one of the most important drivers of economic growth, job creation & increased incomes for farmers...also leads to less wastage,” says Maina Karuiru, national project coordinator @markupkenya

https://t.co/TaF2Zh0enD

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The National Horticulture Taskforce is being co-chaired by from left Joshua Oluyali, Head of the MALFC Horticulture Division, State Department for Crop Development and Agricultural Research, and Clement Tulezi, Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Flower Council.

#KenyanGrown #News

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#HorticultureNews - The public-private National Horticulture Taskforce (NHT) has been revamped to enable it to take a more active role in providing an enabling environment & consultative guidance to the #horticultural sector in Kenya.

https://t.co/aYG69Ba34D

#KenyanGrown #Kenya

[Wedi Farms @WediFarms]

September of a healthy body, mind and wallet 🍃