NAIROBI – The American fast-food chain, KFC, has communicated that Kenyan farmers who meet their set standards will be allowed to supply them with potatoes.The firm has been forced to look into other alternatives such as these due to the delayed shipments of food supply from overseas.Wachira Kaguongo, CEO of the National Potato Council of Kenya said that the firm should introduce varieties they deem favourable so that farmers can buy them and grow for onward supply.He also said they should create synergies with local suppliers which will allow them to source the required commodity from Kenyan farmers.The firm’s chief executive, Jacques Theunissen said that local farmers who meet KFC’s global quality and safety standards and specifications can supply to their outlets but did not specify these standards and specifications that a potential supplier in Kenya must meet.“Although we currently import our French fries, there is an opportunity to source the potatoes from a local […]
KFC U-TURNS – Kenyan farmers can now supply potatoes to KFC outlets
