New packaging technology promises to cut losses for Kenyan flower exporters
A redesigned flower carton showcased at IFTEX 2026 could help Kenyan flower exporters reduce damage, lower freight costs and improve product quality as global competition intensifies...
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A new carton packaging technology is being introduced to Kenyan flower exporters to combat significant post-farm losses and improve flower quality upon arrival in overseas markets.
- The innovation aims to reduce damage from crushed cartons and rough handling, which erodes returns in an industry supplying an estimated 40 percent of Europe’s cut flowers.
- Cargolite, an Israeli packaging firm, developed the reinforced carton system, which is being adopted by Kenyan flower farms.
- The technology is promoted as a logistics innovation that optimizes the entire process, leading to fewer claims, less waste, and increased value for growers despite potentially higher upfront box costs.
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