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Tanzania’s green gold rush: How avocado waste is hurting farmers and what should be done
The Conversation  |  Oct 03, 2025

In the rush to transform African agriculture for global markets, it is important to consider what is left behind or thrown away. Food waste is not jus...

Nutrition expert explains why bananas and avocados are berries, yet strawberries aren’t
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 16, 2025

Dr Judy Jernstedt, a professor of plant sciences at the University of California, Davis, explained that the confusion around what qualifies as a berry...

Five-minute breakfast: Make the perfect avocado toast
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 04, 2025

You do not need to be fancy; just ripe avocado, good bread, and a pinch of salt are enough to give you a powerful start.

World Bank urges 16 per cent VAT on meat, wheat flour, avocado, coffee to boost Kenya’s revenue
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 01, 2025

The lender argues that taxing these items would expand fiscal space without burdening the poor, as they form a minor part of low-income households’ sp...

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