News On French Fries and Potato Specialties from Kenya

World Potato Congress 2026 to be held in Nairobi, Kenya
May 23, 2023

World Potato Congress 2026 to be held in Nairobi, Kenya

World Potato Congress Inc. has announced that World Potato Congress 2026 will be held in Nairobi, Kenya. The theme for the event is 'Developing Global Potato Partnerships for Enhanced Food Systems, Food Security and International Trade'.
Serial entrepreneur carves a niche with potato processor
April 03, 2023

Serial entrepreneur carves a niche with potato processor

The potato value chain has been the main pain point for Kenyan farmers for decades now. After a bumper harvest, thousands of tonnes go to waste. And this is where Wedgehut Foods carved a niche.
Potato farmers in Kenya close to a deal with KFC.
May 31, 2022

Potato farmers in Kenya close to a deal with KFC

In the next two months, Kenyan potatoes will be on the menu of the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). This follows an intervention by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), Agriculture Sector Network (ASNET) and the American fast food chain.
Kenya: Potato imports by fast-food firms to attract 30pc duty.
June 21, 2021

Kenya: Potato imports by fast-food firms to attract 30pc duty

Major fast-food joints rely on imports from as far as Egypt and South Africa for the potatoes they use for French fries.
Potato processing factory to be built at Ol Kalou
May 10, 2019

Potato processing factory to be built at Ol Kalou, Kenya

A potato and vegetable processing plant will be built soon in Ol Kalou town. The factory, a collaboration of the Department of Correctional Services and Nyandarua county government, will mitigate post-harvest losses ...
New Potato Processing plant in Nyandarua will give local potato farmers more opportunities
April 25, 2019

New Potato Processing plant in Nyandarua will give local potato farmers more opportunities

The opening of a new potato processing plant in Engineer town, Nyandarua county (Kenya) offers new opportunities for local potato farmers.
Potato Processors in Kenya contract 23,000 farmers to meet consumer demand
March 15, 2017

Potato Processors in Kenya contract 23,000 farmers to meet consumer demand

Some 23,000 farmers in 13 potato-producing counties in Kenya have signed contracts with various potato processing companies in the country to buy the produce to supply enough food to consumers.
Potato Processors Kenya initiate contract farming to deal with shortage of potatoes for processing
September 09, 2016

Potato Processors Kenya initiate contract farming to deal with shortage of potatoes for processing

In a sign of a maturing market, two potato processing companies in Kenya - Tropical Heat - a snack manufacturer - and Sereni Fries said they will sign contracts with growers to supply 600 tonnes of potatoes every month in order to assure their supply of potatoes suitable for processing.
September 26, 2008

Consumption of French fries in East Africa is booming

Consumption of potato chips (French fries) in East Africa is booming. Urbanisation, the proliferation of fast-food restaurants, growing tourism, and a significant change in eating habits among both high- and low-income groups in urban areas is raising...
February 05, 2008

Nairobi's restaurants and local chips processors face potato shortage due to Kenyan violence

A shortage of potatoes is expected to hit restaurants in Nairobi and other towns in the next few weeks because of the violence that has crippled the Rift Valley Province.Nairobi has more than 800 restaurants and over 40 local processors of crisps whose...

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