Avocado Africa 2025: The 5th International Africa Avocado Congress

Avocado Africa 2025, the 5th International Africa Avocado Congress, is a premier global event for the avocado industry, scheduled from May 27th to 30th, 2025, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Themed "Avocado Africa: A Convergence of Technology and Business for Increased Competitiveness and Trade," this congress serves as the largest gathering of avocado sector stakeholders in Africa, aiming to stimulate trade, technology transfer, knowledge sharing, and business development. The event is expected to attract over 100,000 participants annually, including industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, producers, exporters, and investors from around the world. \n\nThe congress will feature extensive discussions and exhibitions covering crucial aspects of the avocado industry. Key thematic areas include quality and safety standards, production and productivity enhancement, phytosanitary measures, supply chain optimization, marketing strategies, industrialization, genetic resources, and the health, nutrition, and gastronomy associated with avocados. Exhibitors from numerous countries, including Kenya, the United Kingdom, Tanzania, the Netherlands, and South Africa, will showcase a wide spectrum of products and services. These range from fresh produce, agrochemicals, farm and processing equipment, to packaging supplies and logistics solutions. \n\nAvocado Africa 2025 offers a significant platform for networking, learning about the latest innovations, and exploring new business opportunities. For Kenya, Africa's leading avocado exporter, the congress underscores its central role in the global market and its commitment to advancing the sector. The event provides a strategic opportunity for stakeholders to engage with the entire avocado value chain, from farm to market, and to contribute to the sustainable growth and competitiveness of the African avocado industry.