It may not seem as flavory as the aromatic rosemary, but the bright green-leaved basil herb has become a major export from Kenya. The plant, made up of squarish, multiple sets of stems with...

Read more

Kenya has a combined total of over 60 varieties of flowers of which roses are notable.  This might almost be the secret to the love of the rose across the world were it not...

Read more

Kenya's economy generates $62 billion yearly from various industries, one of which being agriculture. Over 25% of that figure comes from the agricultural sector alone. The horticultural sub-sector represents the bulk of the one-quarter...

Read more

The most familiar essential oils in the market such as extra-virgin avocado oil and olive oil have become clear favorites with users around the world. However, there are other spicy and fruity oils that...

Read more

The love for the kitogenic diet, essentially fresh fruits and dairy products with good fat has buoyed the Kenya avocado market. However, statistics show that the average customer in Europe and North America looks...

Read more

After a lull last year, Kenya French beans farmers have turned to the crop with improved cultivation methods to boost the crop's potential. This is welcome news as in 2017, the country lost some...

Read more

The fruit processing industry in Kenya has a lot of untapped potential. This is because it currently does not operate at full capacity. It has also fluctuated historically. For instance, orange juice processing in...

Read more

Financial analysts forecast that the avocado oil sector will appreciate at 13 percent annually between 2018 and 2021. At least three segments of the market are apparent, namely crude, extra virgin and virgin avocado...

Read more

In 2015, kales and collard greens became the new super foods in town. This was according to scientists who discovered new evidence of anti-cancer benefits and antioxidant abilities from the consumption of the fresh...

Read more