Fruit waste, glass pollution raise sustainability red flags in beverage industry

A trader inspects mangoes and passion fruits at her stall in Kakamega town. Up to half of harvested fruit in Kenya is lost before reaching markets, a new report says. [File, Standard]

Kenya’s beverage industry is under growing scrutiny over wasteful supply chains and unsustainable packaging, as more players enter the premium drinks market while relying heavily on local produce.