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Fruits and Vegetable from East Africa

Avocado Kenya, Tanzania Medium to Large Dark green to black 65–70% 2–3 weeks Carton box / Mesh bag Cool, dry place (5–10°C)
Pineapple Uganda, Kenya 1.0 – 2.5 kg Golden yellow 80–85% 2 weeks Carton box Refrigerated (8–12°C)
Mango Kenya, Ethiopia 250 – 600 gm Green to yellow 80–85% 7–10 days Wooden crate / Box Cool storage (10–12°C)
Banana (Cavendish) Uganda 6–9 inches Bright yellow 75–80% 7–14 days Corrugated box Ambient or cool (13–15°C)
Passion Fruit Kenya, Uganda 40 – 60 gm Purple or yellow 75–80% 2 weeks Net bags / Boxes Refrigerated (7–10°C)
Papaya Tanzania, Kenya 1.0 – 2.5 kg Green to orange 80–90% 5–7 days Carton box Refrigerated (10–13°C)
Green Beans Kenya 4–6 mm diameter Bright green 85–90% 7–10 days Polybags / Boxes Chilled (4–8°C)
Carrots Ethiopia 15–20 cm length Orange 85–90% 3–4 weeks Mesh bag / Box Cool, humid storage (0–4°C)
Tomatoes Uganda, Kenya Medium (60–120 gm) Red or deep pink 90–95% 7–10 days Carton box Cool (10–12°C), ventilated
Green Peas Kenya Uniform pods Bright green 85–90% 5–7 days Polythene bag / Box Chilled (4–6°C)
Cabbage Kenya, Uganda 1.5 – 3.0 kg Light to dark green 85–90% 3–4 weeks Mesh bag / Sack Cool (0–5°C)
Eggplant (Brinjal) Tanzania, Kenya 150 – 300 gm Deep purple 90–92% 7–10 days Carton box Cool (8–10°C)
Onions Ethiopia, Uganda Medium to Large Red or white 65–70% 1–3 months Mesh sack Dry, well-ventilated place