The Kenyan avocado season has just begun, on February 14, with green-skinned varieties, to be followed later by the Hass variety. This year, the industry continues to be marked by adverse climate effects, disrupting the timing of peak harvests.

Hassan Nandwa, Managing Director of Fawakih, anticipates a successful campaign nevertheless. He says, “The climate has really changed, and at times has become unpredictable. On the other hand, we are working hard to adapt. The avocado industry has a long history in the country, and growers have learned how to maintain quality and meet the market’s requirements.”

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