Kakuzi Plc has broken ground on a 30-acre greenhouse development as it steps up blueberry production and diversifies its revenue streams.
The listed agribusiness firm says the project marks the adoption of blueberries as its third major superfood commercial crop, alongside macadamia and avocado.
Kakuzi Managing Director Chris Flowers says trials on different blueberry varieties have recorded strong results, including commercial viability.
“Our blueberry production has increased in line with expectations. This venture is now profitable and has recorded a half-year profit of Sh13 million, recovering from the Sh17 million loss posted for the same period last year,” Flowers said on Wednesday.
The company says blueberry production from its pilot orchards reached 42,000 kilogrammes by June 2026, up from 8,400 kilogrammes during the same period last year.
“We anticipate that production will meet our annual field production and business revenue projections. The market demand both domestically and in our key international markets remains strong, with prices exceeding expectations,” Flowers noted.
Kakuzi says the new greenhouses will support increased production and improve returns to shareholders, as the company scales up the blueberry venture.
Flowers says the company is also exploring other ways of adding value to its superfood products, including long-life avocado products such as frozen pulp and oil for export markets.