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Danka Investments Limited is a fast-growing Kenyan horticultural export company based in Nairobi, Kenya. The company specializes in the production, aggregation, and export of fresh fruits and vegetables, supplying global markets with premium, sustainably farmed produce. Founded with a mission to empower local farmers while meeting international food safety standards, Danka has positioned itself as a key player in Kenya’s fresh produce export industry.

Core Business and Operations

Danka Investments operates through a vertically integrated model, partnering with smallholder farmers and managing an end-to-end supply chain. From farm-level training and input provision to post-harvest handling and export logistics, the company ensures that every product exported meets strict quality and traceability standards.

The company owns packhouses and cooling facilities near major farming clusters and uses refrigerated logistics to transport produce to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for global distribution.

Product and Service Offerings

Danka Investments exports a diverse range of tropical and subtropical horticultural products. Its offerings are categorized as follows:

Fruits:

• Avocados (Fuerte and Hass varieties)
• Mangoes (Ngowe and Kent)
• Passion Fruits
• Pineapples
• Apples (locally sourced for regional supply)
• Coconut

Vegetables:

• French Beans
• Sugar Snaps
• Snow Peas
• Okra

All produce is Global GAP compliant and handled with strict post-harvest protocols to maintain freshness, hygiene, and quality for high-end markets in Europe and the Middle East.

Specialisation and Core USP

• Farmer-Centric Model: Works with hundreds of contracted farmers across Kenya, offering extension services, training, and guaranteed markets.
• Post-Harvest Excellence: Owns modern packhouses with pre-cooling, grading, and cold chain infrastructure.
• Compliance and Certification: Committed to international certifications such as Global GAP and HACCP.
• Traceability Systems: Uses digital tools to track produce from farm to export, ensuring transparency and food safety.

Financial and Market Data

While Danka Investments is privately held and does not publish detailed financials, available trade records and industry engagement suggest:

• Export Volume (Annual): Estimated over 500 metric tons of mixed fruits and vegetables
• Revenue (Estimate): Approx. $1.5 – $2 million USD annually
• Farmer Network: Over 400 registered smallholder farmers
• Cold Storage Capacity: 100+ metric tons across facilities

Export and Shipment Records

Danka Investments exports to multiple high-demand markets with weekly consolidated shipments:

• Key Destinations:
  • Netherlands
  • United Kingdom
  • United Arab Emirates
  • France
  • Germany
• Shipment Frequency: 2–3 airfreight consignments per week during peak seasons
• Export Modes: Primarily air cargo via Nairobi’s JKIA under temperature-controlled conditions
• Customs Documentation: Phytosanitary certificates, Euro1 forms, and certificates of origin included with each shipment

Target Market

Danka targets B2B buyers in the international fresh produce trade, including:

• Importers and wholesale distributors in Europe and the Middle East
• Ethnic food retailers
• Supermarket supply chains
• Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering (HoReCa) segments

Capabilities and Infrastructure

• Packhouses: Equipped with cold rooms, grading belts, and washing lines
• Cold Chain Logistics: Ensures produce is transported in refrigerated trucks from farms to airport
• Quality Assurance Team: On-site inspectors and agronomists oversee compliance at each handling stage
• Training and Extension Services: Field agronomists deployed across counties to support sustainable farming practices

Certifications and Compliance

Danka Investments adheres to internationally recognized standards and actively maintains:

• Global GAP Certification
• GRASP (Global Risk Assessment on Social Practice)
• Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Services (KEPHIS) Compliance
• HACCP (under implementation)

These standards ensure Danka’s produce is eligible for the most regulated markets, including EU and UK supermarkets.

Recognitions and Public Activity

• Registered Exporter with the Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) under the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture
• Active Participant in regional agri-export events and trade fairs, such as the Naivasha Horticulture Expo
• Community Impact: Supports women-led farming cooperatives and youth agripreneurs through contract farming initiatives

Strategic Vision

Danka Investments Ltd aims to scale operations by increasing export volumes, investing in value addition, and expanding market reach. With a focus on quality, farmer empowerment, and sustainable practices, the company envisions becoming one of East Africa’s leading exporters of horticultural products. Future plans include acquiring additional packhouse space, expanding organic certification coverage, and launching branded retail-ready products for niche overseas markets.