East African Magical Farms (EMF), with support from AgDevCo, to expand carnation production hub in Kenya.

Dirk Hogervorst, CEO of EMF commented: "We are delighted to be concluding this financing with AgDevCo. EMF has already established itself as a supplier of some of the best quality carnations available in Europe, which is opening doors for us in other global markets. Our customers want more of our flowers. This financing will allow us to significantly expand our production and portfolio in Kenya – where we started producing at Kinangop Farm in 2022 – while maintaining our reputation for top quality carnations."

LONDON, 26/09/2023 (informazione.it - comunicati stampa - agricoltura)

Dirk Hogervorst , CEO of EMF commented:

The market for premium carnations continues to grow in Europe . Ideal climatic conditions in Kenya combined with EMF's technical expertise, result in high yields of the highest quality flowers, at a lower unit cost and lower carbon footprint than European producers, where flowers are typically grown in heated greenhouses.

Farms in Naivasha are less than a day's travel to the international port of Mombasa, with sea freight links to Europe and other key markets.

said Riaz Currimjee, Chairman of EMF. " "

AgDevCo's Managing Director for East Africa , Rebecca Sankar said:

EMF's expansion in Kenya provides valuable employment and training opportunities for local communities in the Naivasha region, particularly with the challenges faced by rose growers in the region in recent years. EMF already employs some 600 employees in Ethiopia and over 200 employees in Kenya . With the planned Kenyan expansion, employee numbers in Kenya should reach similar levels to Ethiopia .

The transaction was supported by Charles Russell Speechlys in London, Dentons and YKJ Legal in Mauritius , and Anjarwhalla & Khanna in Kenya .

is a specialist producer of premium carnations with a market-leading position at the Royal FloraHolland flower auction market, with GLOBAL G.A.P. certifications. www.emf-flowers.com

is a specialist investor in African agriculture, growing sustainable and impactful agribusiness, with USD 280m under management. Backed by leading development finance institutions including BII, Norfund, US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, AgDevCo's vision is a thriving commercial agriculture sector, which benefits both people and planet by investing in and supporting agribusinesses to grow, create jobs, produce and process food and link farmers to markets. They support their partners to work towards climate sustainability, and where possible, regenerative solutions. www.agdevco.com

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