As Kenya looks to expand exports of fresh produce and horticultural products, quality remains a central requirement for accessing international markets. To address this, the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPC), in partnership with KarLo Seeds Kenya, has launched an academy at KarLo Seeds Thika to provide hands-on training for technical teams across the value chain. The European Union (EU) delegation in Kenya also highlighted the link between training and market access. Thomas Wilde from the Import Promotion Desk (IPD) said the academy would support capacity building and sustainability for the FPC. Kenya's avocado exports to China increased nearly tenfold in 2023 compared to 2022, though the EU remains the primary market, keeping compliance with EU regulations a top priority.