Players in avocado value chain warned against flouting export rules

KEITT staff workers packaging avocados at Keitt Exporters Ltd in Thika road. [David Gichuru, Standard]

Avocado dealers risk losing their licenses if they will be found flouting rules and regulations imposed by the government designed to enhance fruit quality. Exporters have expressed concerns to the Avocado Agent's Association to ensure their members transport the commodity in plastic crates and full compliance of the law, to save them the wrath of the Agriculture Food Authority (AFA).