Kenya's mango exports to EU hindered by lack of popular varieties
Despite lifting a self-imposed ban on mango exports to the European Union over two years ago, Kenya is yet to make significant shipments to this key market. The limited demand for the locally grown variety of mangoes, which are not favored by European buyers, has been identified as the main barrier.
Okisegere Ojepat, CEO of the Fresh Produce Consortium, explained that the European
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