Kenyan logistic company , Mitchell Cotts Group , in partnership with Perishable Movements Kenya Limited ( PMKL ) and Fresh Handling Kenya Limited , have inaugurated the first vacuum cool down service at the landside of an air travel cargo pole adeptness in JKIA , Nairobi . The already commission equipment is have a bun in the oven to assist Kenya ’s exporters of fresh flowers , herbs , and vegetable to extend the shelf life of unused produce and meet the rigorous quality prerequisite of international marketplace .
The vacuum cleaner chill Robert William Service is also carry to hike up the country ’s export salary and increase the fight of Kenya ’s exports in the spheric unfermented produce market .
Post - harvest red ink in Kenya reach from 10 to 50 percent , depending on the type of farm produce . The vacuity cool down service , therefore , spell good tidings for the horticulture sector .
" Overall , with the installation of the vacuum tank at our cargo terminal , we are convinced it will avail horticulture farmers maximize their profits , " say Daniel Tanui , Managing Director of Mitchell Cotts Group . " The service is carry to meliorate the efficiency and reliability of bracing produce exports from Kenya to external market and will be available to customer who book their payload through either of our partners , " Daniel add .
" We have invested heavily in the development of the service and are positive that it will aid to increase the timber of fresh produce export from Kenya , " tot up Silas Kashindi , CEO of Perishable front Kenya Limited .
The equipment can cool up to 2,000 kilograms of invigorated produce per hour , and it is look to help Kenyan horticulture exporters adjoin the growing requirement for fresh produce exports in Europe , the Middle East , and Asia .
Vacuum cooling is a fast and efficient style to cool down the temperature of the product quickly and equally , helping to wield the freshness and timbre of the product . leverage the service will help to shorten spoilage and extend the Cartesian product ’s shelf life , making them ideal for exportation . to boot , vacuum cooling service of process will reduce the risk of contamination , which is specially important when export perishable goods .
" The vacuum cleaner cooler is an modern cooling solution that rapidly cool down freshly harvested produce , preserving its freshness . It will also help trim waste , keeping produce fresher for longer , " enunciate Esther Kabugi , Head of Operations at Fresh Handling Limited .
The horticulture industry is one of the significant contributors to the Kenyan economy and employs over 1.2 million Kenyans . The sector has been beat back by increase demand for Kenyan produce in external marketplace , as well as the development of modern technologies such as emptiness cooling and improved output and post - harvest management practice , which insure that the products come in perfect condition , thus increasing demand and advance exports .
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