- Kenya’s rose flower exports face increased scrutiny in the EU despite the market remaining the top destination for fresh produce.
- Kephis says that the EU has imposed stricter guidelines for flower exports.
- In addition to roses, capsicum has also seen a rise in interceptions, with seven cases in 2023 compared to zero in 2020.
Kenya’s flower export industry, particularly its rose exports, is facing heightened scrutiny from the European Union (EU) as interceptions of shipments due to pest concerns have significantly increased. In 2023, there were 37 interceptions on roses, nearly doubling the 21 interceptions reported the previous year.
This rise is a cause for concern, especially since Kenya is the world’s leading exporter of roses, making the stakes even higher for the industry. Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) says that the EU has imposed stricter guidelines for flower exports, particularly for pests like the False Codling Moth (FCM), …
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