Export season for Kenyan herbs heats up
With European countries not growing large quantities of herbs during winter, Kenyan growers are able to increase their exports to Europe. Those exports have been steadily increasing over the years as Israeli companies have lent their expertise with herbs to an already robust fresh produce industry.
“During last year’s peak winter season, we shipped about 45 tons of herbs per month to Europe,” said Ariff Shamji, managing director of AAA Growers. That’s about double what they average during the rest of the year. AAA also exports vegetables, and it’s expanding into some fruit items, like raspberries.
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