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May 23, 2023
World Potato Congress 2026 to be held in Nairobi, Kenya
World Potato Congress Inc. has announced that World Potato Congress 2026 will be held in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme for the event is 'Developing Global Potato Partnerships for Enhanced Food Systems, Food Security and International Trade'.
April 03, 2023
Serial entrepreneur carves a niche with potato processor
The potato value chain has been the main pain point for Kenyan farmers for decades now. After a bumper harvest, thousands of tonnes go to waste. And this is where Wedgehut Foods carved a niche.
May 31, 2022
Potato farmers in Kenya close to a deal with KFC
In the next two months, Kenyan potatoes will be on the menu of the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). This follows an intervention by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET) and the American fast food chain.
June 21, 2021
Kenya: Potato imports by fast-food firms to attract 30pc duty
Major fast-food joints rely on imports from as far as Egypt and South Africa for the potatoes they use for French fries.
May 10, 2019
Potato processing factory to be built at Ol Kalou, Kenya
A potato and vegetable processing plant will be built soon in Ol Kalou town. The factory, a collaboration of the Department of Correctional Services and Nyandarua county government, will mitigate post-harvest losses ...
April 25, 2019
New Potato Processing plant in Nyandarua will give local potato farmers more opportunities
The opening of a new potato processing plant in Engineer town, Nyandarua county (Kenya) offers new opportunities for local potato farmers. Sponsored Content
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March 15, 2017
Potato Processors in Kenya contract 23,000 farmers to meet consumer demand
Some 23,000 farmers in 13 potato-producing counties in Kenya have signed contracts with various potato processing companies in the country to buy the produce to supply enough food to consumers.
September 09, 2016
Potato Processors Kenya initiate contract farming to deal with shortage of potatoes for processing
In a sign of a maturing market, two potato processing companies in Kenya - Tropical Heat - a snack manufacturer - and Sereni Fries said they will sign contracts with growers to supply 600 tonnes of potatoes every month in order to assure their supply of potatoes suitable for processing.
September 26, 2008
Consumption of French fries in East Africa is booming
Consumption of potato chips (French fries) in East Africa is booming. Urbanisation, the proliferation of fast-food restaurants, growing tourism, and a significant change in eating habits among both high- and low-income groups in urban areas is raising...February 05, 2008
Nairobi's restaurants and local chips processors face potato shortage due to Kenyan violence
A shortage of potatoes is expected to hit restaurants in Nairobi and other towns in the next few weeks because of the violence that has crippled the Rift Valley Province.Nairobi has more than 800 restaurants and over 40 local processors of crisps whose... Sponsored Content 