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Floriculture

Tesco Trials Infrared Avocado Ripeness Scanner to Cut Food Waste

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...

How EU Sustainability Rules Could Reshape Floriculture

“The most important thing is to treat sustainability as a strategic core business driver rather than a regulatory burden.” — Sylvie Mamias, Secretary General, Union...

Get Ready for a Floral Paradise: An Exciting City Experience Ahead

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...

Georges Delbard Celebrates 90 Years of Excellence

October 2, 2025  This year marked a remarkable milestone for Pépinières et Roseraies Georges Delbard, as the company celebrated its 90th anniversary with heartfelt festivities...

Kenya Launches Hands-On Fresh Produce Academy to Raise Export Quality

October 9, 2025   Kenya has taken a significant step to enhance the quality and competitiveness of its fresh produce exports by launching a new Fresh...

What Really Hinders Sustainability Certification for Small-Scale Flower Growers in Kenya?

Bʏ Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ Kenya’s floriculture industry is a globally significant sector, employing over 350,000 people directly and supporting millions indirectly. The nation’s flower exports rank...

A New Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry

Kenya’s avocado industry is under mounting pressure from a new and destructive pest: the persea mite (Oligonychus perseae). This invasive spider mite, native to Mexico...

Pinnacle Awards 2025 Ignites Kenya’s Flower Revolution in Sustainability

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) last week hosted the second edition of the Pinnacle Sustainability Awards at the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi, a...