{
  "id": 4829071,
  "title": "Kakuzi breaks ground for new blueberry production orchards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/kakuzi-breaks-ground-for-new-blueberry-production-orchards-4829071",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T08:50:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/kakuzi-breaks-ground-for-new-blueberry-production-orchards/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "African agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc has officially started construction on a 30-acre greenhouse facility for blueberry crop production, marking its adoption of a third commercial superfood alongside macadamia and avocado. Managing Director Chris Flowers confirmed the greenhouse project's commencement, stating that the blueberry pilot project had shown promising results during crop variety selection. The company's past crop trials yielded positive outcomes, including commercial viability, as evidenced by the half-yearly trading profits.\n\nFlowers emphasized that diversifying Kakuzi's revenue streams is a key focus, with blueberry operations playing a crucial role. Currently, the blueberry production has increased significantly, reaching 42,000 kg as of June 2026, up from 8,400 kg at the same period last year. The firm anticipates that the production will meet its annual field production and revenue projections, with market demand for their superfoods remaining strong both domestically and internationally. Flowers also mentioned that Kakuzi is exploring long-life avocado products for export markets as part of their superfoods commercialization strategy.",
  "summary": "Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc has broken ground on a 30-acre greenhouse development as part of its blueberry crop production strategy. The Blueberry greenhouse development is also part of Kakuzi’s revenue stream diversification plan and formally marks the adoption of a third superfood commercial crop alongside Macadamia and Avocado. Speaking when he confirmed the greenhouse […] The post…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Kakuzi breaks ground for new Blueberry production orchards",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/kakuzi-breaks-ground-for-new-blueberry-production-orchards",
        "published": "2026-09-01T07:51:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}