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Keitt Exporters Limited

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Company Research Report: Keitt Exporters Limited



Company Overview



Name: Keitt Exporters Limited

Mission: To ensure excellence and teamwork in our operations, going above and beyond to exceed expectations and uphold high standards. We respect, trust, and support each other while sharing knowledge and best practices to succeed together as a group.

Founded: 2002

Founders: Mr. Asif Amin and Mr. Mihingo Mwangi

Key People:
  • No specific names mentioned beyond the founders.


Headquarters: No information is provided.

Number of Employees: Over 200 permanent and 500 casual employees

Revenue: No information is available.

Known For:
Keitt Exporters Limited is known for exporting premium produce, including avocados, mangoes, passion fruits, vegetables, and herbs. They are dedicated to ensuring that produce is fresh from the farm to the customer, adhering to commitments of quality and customer satisfaction.

Products



Main Products Offered:


1. Avocados: Known for their exceptional flavor, creamy texture, and vibrant color. Grown using sustainable practices to ensure quality.
2. Mangoes: Included in the comprehensive export portfolio to satisfy diverse markets.
3. Passion Fruits: A staple in their fruit exports lineup.
4. Vegetables: Including green beans, tenderstem peas, and baby corn. These are grown and packed to meet international standards.
5. Herbs: Part of the diverse agricultural products offered globally.

Additional Product Details:


  • Crude Avocado Oil: Extraction and export are carried out by Avo Africa Oil Industries Limited, a Keitt Group subsidiary.

  • Upcoming Products: There is an initiative to launch extra virgin avocado oil, with additional products like frozen avocado pulp, chunks, and halves under development.


Recent Developments



  • Expansion in Vegetable Exports: Since 2012, Keitt has expanded into the vegetable segment, enhancing their business portfolio and offering customers a comprehensive range of agricultural products.


  • Air Freight Logistics:

  • United Freight Logistics (UFL): Established in 2009 to handle clearing, forwarding, and scanning services, enhancing logistics operations.


  • New Products and Features:

  • Upcoming production of extra virgin avocado oil and development of new avocado-based products.


  • Partnership & Community Initiatives:

  • Collaboration with agri-education institutes since 2017 to provide internships for students interested in horticulture.

  • The "KUSOMA NI MUHIMU" initiative, supporting education in less fortunate communities, driven by co-founder Mr. Mihingo Mwangi.


Global and Local Market Presence



  • Global Export: Keitt boasts a vibrant global export market footprint, shipping avocados, mangoes, passion fruits and more. They maintain a strong export presence while continuously ensuring premium quality and freshness.


  • Local Market Distribution: They also distribute premium produce domestically in Kenya, emphasizing fresh and sustainable practices to support local economies.


Sustainability and CSR Vision



  • CSR Vision: Focused on driving positive and sustainable change by investing in education, empowerment, engagement, and environmental sustainability.


  • Environmental Efforts:

  • Preservation of riparian lands, wetlands, and water bodies around farms.

  • Promotion of agroforestry and indigenous tree planting to control soil erosion and maintain biodiversity.


This company report on Keitt Exporters Limited encapsulates their sustained growth, ongoing commitment to quality, sustainability, and their strategic movements in both global and local markets.