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Konza Tropicals in the trade press
Interviews, market commentary and case studies featuring Konza Tropicals and Paul Kyalo in FreshPlaza, Fruitnet's Fresh Produce Journal and CBI, the Dutch centre for the promotion of imports from developing countries. Journalists and event organisers are welcome to contact consult@konzatropicals.com.
A "heist" on Kenyan avocados?
Industry debate on exemption permits that allowed off season exports during the closure period, and what it means for growers waiting for better prices.
Read the article →The Kenyan avocado export campaign is moving forward under difficult conditions
Paul Kyalo of Konza Tropicals on the 2026 season opening, Red Sea and Gulf shipping disruption, land routes, and strong demand from the Middle East, Turkey and China.
Read the article →Green skin avocados are attracting increasing interest in Kenya
Why Fuerte and other green skin varieties are moving from the domestic market into export programmes, with Konza Tropicals orchard figures and a 20 per cent volume outlook for 2026.
Read the article →The second cycle of the Kenyan avocado season looks very promising
Konza Tropicals on the second harvest window, higher prices after a slow first cycle, and the outlook for international and local markets.
Read the article →Kenyan avocado exports shift to European market amid serious logistic difficulties
How longer shipping routes and airfreight costs changed Kenyan export flows to Europe, and why more fruit went to avocado oil processing.
Read the article →Webinar: the European Green Deal, how will it affect my business?
Konza Tropicals presented the exporter case study on preparing for European Green Deal legislation at this CBI webinar for suppliers to the EU market.
Read the article →We are investing to make avocado offers nearly throughout the year
Konza Tropicals on using growing areas with different climates, new Rift Valley orchards, China market access and the logistics of a near year round offer.
Read the article →Brexit has boosted trade opportunities for East Africa
Paul Kyalo on why UK buyers are looking to East African growers, the airfreight cost challenge and the move to sea freight for selected products.
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