Insights from FLA-PLA '24: Future of perishable logistics through cold chain & packaging innovations

Watch the Business Session of Perishable Logistics Africa 2024 on “Future proofing perishable logistics through cold chain and packaging innovations.”
The panellists discussed the opportunities and challenges in Kenya's fresh produce exports, highlighting horticulture as a fast-growing subsector. They addressed significant post-harvest losses and emphasised the need for cold chain and packaging innovations to future-proof perishable logistics.
Panellists:
Francis Murumbi, Operations and Sustainability Specialist
Patricia Koech, Commercial Manager, Cold Solutions Kenya Ltd
Elmiqdad Hassan Nandwa, Managing Director, Fawakih Import and Export
Sharon Wanjiku Kabura, Secretary, Avocado Aggregators Association of Kenya
Clarah Rehema, Business Development Manager, Figorr
Moderator: Reji John, Editor, Logistics Update Africa
Sixth edition of FLA and fifth edition of PLA were supported by Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) as Platinum Partner, Saudia Cargo as Airline Partner, Brussels Airport as Gateway Airport Partner, Swissport as Gold Partner, Frankfurt Airport and Perishable Center Frankfurt as Supporting Partners, Ostend-Bruges International Airport as Fright Hub Partner, Mitchell Cotts as Exhibiting Partner, Africa Logistics Properties as Warehousing Partner, Astral Aviation as Associate Partner, Liege Airport as Track Partner and Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl) as Sustainability Partner, along with industry partners Kenya Flower Council (KFC), Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPCK), African Airlines Association (AFRAA), Fresh Produce Exporters Association of Kenya (FPEAK), Shippers Council of East Africa, TradeMark Africa and Avacado Exporters Association of Kenya.