October 2, 2025 Kenya’s agricultural sector, the backbone of millions of livelihoods and a key foreign exchange earner, faces high stakes in 2025. A single
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Bʏ Mᴀsɪʟᴀ Kᴀɴʏɪɴɢɪ In this week’s issue of the Floriweek newsletter, we travel through key events shaping the sector, from Naivasha’s fairgrounds to European policy
The Naivasha Horticultural Fair (NHFair) has long been more than just an industry showcase. It is a marketplace of ideas, a celebration of progress, and
An interview with agronomist Stephen Mogonchi on the future of Kenya’s floriculture Q: Stephen, was floriculture always what you wanted to do? A: (laughs) Not
Bʏ Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ Kenya’s floriculture industry is indeed an important pillar of the country’s economy, ranking among its top foreign exchange earners and providing employment
For years, Kenya’s floriculture industry has been defined by roses. They remain the country’s dominant export flower, commanding about 70% of production. But a quiet
Vaselife International B.V., a leading innovator in sustainable cut flower care solutions, today announces its continued independent operations and new ownership structure following the bankruptcy
Tesco has launched an innovative trial of avocado ripeness scanners across five of its UK stores, aiming to help customers select perfectly ripe fruit and
“The most important thing is to treat sustainability as a strategic core business driver rather than a regulatory burden.” — Sylvie Mamias, Secretary General, Union
I grew up in the charming town of Merti-Methera, Ethiopia, a community founded by the Dutch agricultural conglomerate, HVA, Handelsvereniging Amsterdam. This Dutch agricultural firm