[Sammy Omingo,Standard]Kenya is ready to resume a multi-billion shilling mango export business to the European Union (EU) market in September, after an eight-year self-imposed ban resulting from interceptions due to fruit flies. The EU approved the resumption of exports after tests showed reduced levels of pest incidence. “What we have done is to develop a certification protocol, currently being validated by the stakeholders in the value chain,” said Momanyi. Kibwezi Agro Ltd Managing Director Mutheu Kithuma said they are not expecting challenges with quality after the resumption of exports. The big players in the mango export market are India, China, Indonesia and Mexico.

Source: Standard Digital July 08, 2021 12:22 UTC