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Kenya Airways unveils its first “Preighter”
- February 8, 2021
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No CommentsFPEAK, on 8th February 2021, joined the national carrier, Kenya Airways and other stakeholders during the unveiling and commissioning of the first Re-purposed Dreamliner. The repurposed passenger Boeing 787 to a cargo aircraft, is in response to the depressed demand on the passenger side and the growing demand for air cargo in Kenya and across
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The Fresh Produce Sector deepens collaboration with Kenya Airways
- January 19, 2021
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Nairobi, January 18, 2021 Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya and Kenya Airways have this morning committed to increasing their areas of collaboration, a move that will bolster the export of Kenya’s fresh produce. This has been marked by an event held in Nairobi with participation from Chief Guest, Hon. Betty C. Maina, CBS Cabinet
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Update on The State of The Horticulture Industry in Kenya 2020
- January 7, 2021
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Horticulture is the third largest foreign exchange earner and has undergone a transformation over the last 50 years garnering around 150 billion annually and contributes significantly to the Kenyan economy. The industry provides employment opportunities to about 350,000 directly and supports over six million livelihoods. In Kenya, only 4% of all the horticultural produce (Fruits
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KIEP 250+ SME Grant Funded Technical Assistance Programme
- December 10, 2020
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KIEP 250+ aims to increase productivity, innovation and enhance market linkages within established Kenyan SMEs. This will be through grant funding to select firms to improve their managerial and technical skills, and their access to and use of technology. The first Call for Applications (CFA) officially launched on the 20th of November 2020, deadline is
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Press Statement on the Avocado Market
- November 11, 2020
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Kenya has huge potential for avocado production from both small scale and large scale farmers. Kenya is the world’s third largest producer of avocados. It’s also Kenya’s leading fruit export, accounting for nearly one-fifth of its total horticultural exports. Kenya ranked 8th globally (2.1% of market share) in 2019 in export of avocados shipping out 59,000 tons with annual
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Kenya & the Netherlands agree to two flights weekly
- April 23, 2020
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In a statement released by the Dutch embassy in Nairobi, dated April 20, 2020, the European nation expressed its desire to maintain strong trade links with Kenya. Consequently, Kenya and the Netherlands have agreed to two flights a week to foster economic ties amid the Covid-19 pandemic. “Starting Tuesday, April 21, and Sunday, April 26,
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FPEAK’s Position on Covid-19.
- March 24, 2020
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See below statement on FPEAK’s position on Covid-19.
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Regional Flower Growers & Exporters Forum
- February 3, 2020
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Our Regional Flower Growers & Exporters forum has seen Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK) and Kenya Flower Council (KFC) tour various counties in order to sensitize on the implications of False Coddling Moth on Roses as a hindrance to continued market access. So far, the forum has taken place in Eldoret, Naivasha and
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Horticulture Stakeholders Consultative Meeting Held at HCD HQ on 28th November 2019
- December 13, 2019
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FPEAK held a meeting with horticulture stakeholders on Thursday, 28th November 2019 at the Horticulture Crops Directorate HQ at JKIA. FPEAK Chairman, Apollo Owour, indicated that the EU has become more stringent on matters food safety and have developed a draft of regulations e.g the 2019/1793 which are tailored to address this issue. The EU
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Food Safety Management Systems Training – Supported by COLEACP
- December 13, 2019
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FPEAK, in collaboration with COLEACP organized a collective training on Food Safety Management Systems. The training took place on 9th to 12th December at Boma Inn Hotel, Nairobi and targeted technical staff (agronomists and pack-house staff). The objective of the training was to equip the participants with knowledge on issues surrounding food safety, EU regulations, quality
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