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October 06, 2022
Norda industries favors Markies for the production of potato chips in Kenya
Markies has already become the number one for potato chips in Kenya. Simultaneously Markies is also increasingly demanded by Kenya’s crisping industry. A good example is Norda Industries who favors our Markies variety for their potato crisps.
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.
February 23, 2021
Kenya seeks funding for seed potato study
Kenya has applied for a Sh656 million grant from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to boost research on potato seed production and cut reliance on imports.
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 ...
February 18, 2019
Despite potato shortage in Kenya, Nyandarua County potato farmers hardly benefit
An acute shortage of potatoes has hit Nyandarua County, a top producer of potatoes in Kenya and in fact, the entire country is suffering from a shortage. Sponsored Content
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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.
January 04, 2015
Nyandarua (Kenya) to introduce potato varieties suitable for processing
The Nyandarua government is partnering with the National Potato Council and German organisation GTZ to introduce varieties of potatoes suitable for processing