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IFTEX May Be Over, but the Real Work Starts Now

By Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ, As we draw the curtains on this year’s IFTEX, there’s a palpable sense of pride in what Kenya’s floriculture industry continues to…

DHL Global Forwarding Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer

DHL Global Forwarding, the freight division of DHL Group, has appointed Amanda Rasmussen as its Chief Commercial Officer, effective May 15, 2025. Amanda will report…

Kenya’s Export Confidence Grows as KEPHIS Steers Industry through New Market Demands

The International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2025 opened with a resounding message of resilience, innovation, and partnership from the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)…

New Regions, New Opportunities as Kenya’s Flower Sector Grows

The global flower community gathered in Nairobi this week for the annual International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX), where industry players reaffirmed Kenya’s position as a…

Kenya’s Flowers Are Totally Owning It at IFTEX 2025

The 2025 International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) opened optimistically, with organizers and government officials reaffirming their support for Kenya’s thriving flower industry. Speaking at the…

CS Mutahi Kagwe Urges Innovation and Inclusivity to Sustain Kenya’s Floriculture Prowess at IFTEX 2025

The International Floriculture Trade Expo (IFTEX) 2025 opened its doors this week at the Oshwal Center in Nairobi, reaffirming Kenya’s dominance as one of the…

Who’s Telling Our Story?

By Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ, For an industry that moves millions of stems across continents every week, we need to boldly speak about the story behind them…

The Thrips Challenge: Why Familiar Tactics Are Failing and What Comes Next

By Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ, Let’s be real, thrips are a menace. These microscopic pests sneak onto your prized roses and cut flowers, chomp on their cells…

Understanding Solution Categories in the GLOBALG.A.P. System

What are the GLOBALG.A.P. solution categories and how do they contribute to assurance accessibility for the diverse range of farm types and sizes around the…

Tanzania’s Avocado Sector Expands Rapidly as Government Moves to Protect Farmers

Tanzania’s avocado industry is undergoing remarkable growth, with production increasing at a steady 20 percent annual rate. By the 2035/36 season, output is expected to…

Sleeves Offer a Sustainable Packaging Solution

As the demand for packaging that combines sustainability, efficiency, and shelf appeal grows, sleeves have become a practical alternative for fresh produce, flowers, and other…

KALRO Joins Organizing Committee for 13th World Potato Congress in Kenya

The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) has officially come on board as a key partner in the organizing team for the 13th World…

Horticulture Post-Harvest Losses Spotlighted at FINAS 2025 Summit

Kenya’s horticulture sector came under scrutiny at the recently concluded Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) Summit 2025, with concerns raised over persistent post-harvest losses that…