Kenya's premier agro-export, est. with farmers

Farm fresh.
World ready.

We grow, process and export premium Hass & Fuerte avocados, fruits, vegetables and culinary herbs — straight from the Kenyan highlands to importers, retailers and food-service buyers across four continents.

Pack-house Operations
Fuerte Avocado · Premium
Hass Avocado · 24% DM
GAAPL Farm
Since
2018
8 harvest seasons
Farmers first.
About GAAPL

We grow with our
farmers — not above them.

Gem Africa Agroprocessing was built on one mantra:
"Farmers first."

We own and operate our own farms, and extend our sourcing network to hundreds of contracted smallholder farmers across Kenya — giving them technical support, better prices, and reliable market access. The mission is simple: connect Kenya's agricultural wealth to the world, through socially, environmentally, and economically responsible practices.

01Accountability 02Integrity 03Innovation 04Teamwork 05Respect
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Our vision is to be a leading producer of safe, high-quality products — grown ethically, handled expertly, delivered reliably.
Vision · GAAPL 2026
What we export

Premium products, straight from the source.

Every box, drum and bunch traces back to a named farm and a real grower. International food-safety standards, locked at the pack-house.

Fresh avocados & avocado oil.

Flagship product

Kenya ranks among Africa's leading avocado exporters — and GAAPL sits at the front of that line. We grow, process and ship premium Hass and Fuerte avocados with full traceability from tree to terminal. Built to handle bulk volumes, avocados are the heartbeat of our operation. We supply fresh fruit to importers, retailers and food-service buyers across Europe, the Middle East and Asia (China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India and more) — and cold-press premium avocado oil from the same high-grade harvest.

Hass season
Mid March → August
Fuerte season
Mid February → July
Size grades
12 – 30 count per carton
Packaging
4 kg & 10 kg cartons
Certifications
GlobalGAP · China · India · Malaysia
Flagship
Fresh avocado
Hass Avocado

The world's most traded variety. Dark, pebbly skin turns near-black at ripeness. Inside — a rich, nutty-buttery flesh with high oil content and outstanding shelf life. Built for long-haul export and supermarket retail.

  • Dry matter≥ 24% at export
  • Weight170 – 340 g
  • Peak seasonMid March – August
GlobalGAP China India Malaysia
Premium
Fresh avocado
Fuerte Avocado

Classic pear-shape with glossy, smooth green skin and pale, creamy flesh. Mild and delicate in flavour — beloved by European buyers for its large size and easy peelability.

  • Dry matter≥ 24% at export
  • Weight200 – 400 g
  • SkinSmooth, non-browning
  • Main seasonMid February – July
China India Malaysia Creamy
Cold pressed
Processed · oil
Avocado Oil

Cold-pressed from premium Hass and Fuerte at peak ripeness — keeping the fruit's natural colour, flavour and full nutritional profile. High smoke point makes it ideal for high-heat cooking; rich oleic content suits cosmetic and nutraceutical use.

  • ProcessCold-pressed, unrefined
  • Oleic acid60 – 70%
  • FormatsIBC · retail · private label
Food grade Cosmetic Bulk & retail
Why Kenyan avocados?

Kenya's highland growing zones — Muranga, Kirinyaga, Nakuru — sit between 1,200 and 2,000 m above sea level. That altitude-driven terroir produces avocados with exceptional dry matter, superior oil levels and a longer natural shelf life than fruit from many competing origins. Combined with direct airfreight to European markets, Kenyan avocados arrive fresher — every time.

1,200m+
Highland altitude
≥ 24%
Dry matter at export

More from our range.

4 categories
Fresh fruit
Passion Fruit

Deep purple, intensely aromatic — harvested at peak ripeness, exported in vented cartons. A favourite across European and Middle Eastern markets.

Fresh fruit
Mangoes

Sun-ripened Apple & Kent mangoes from Kenya's fertile lowlands — intensely sweet, fibre-free flesh with vibrant colour and excellent shelf life for long-haul export.

Fresh vegetables
Vegetables

Broccoli, snow peas, baby corn, green beans, more.

3 varieties · culinary herbs
Fresh Herbs

Fragrant, hand-harvested herbs — dill, rosemary, basil. Consistent freshness, vibrant colour, strong shelf life. See all three below ↓

Every variety traceable to a named farm and a named grower — no anonymous middlemen.

How we source

Transparent supply,
from root to export.

Over 80% of our raw material is sourced from hundreds of contracted smallholder farmers, supplemented by our own farms and pre-qualified suppliers. Our technical team supports every contracted grower.

01·

Own farms + contracted growers

We operate our own farms directly and work with a contracted network of smallholders — providing extension services, inputs guidance and guaranteed market access.

02·

Technical advisory & GAP support

Field agronomists run regular farm visits, supporting farmers with Good Agricultural Practices, pest management, harvest timing and post-harvest handling.

03·

Pack-house quality control

Every box of produce passes vigorous grading, sorting and quality checks at our pack-house before being packed to spec and dispatched under cold chain.

04·

Export & documentation

We handle phytosanitary certificates, certificates of origin and customs documentation — ensuring smooth clearance at every destination port.

Our certifications
GlobalGAP certified

Our farmer network carries GlobalGAP certification — international Good Agricultural Practice standards from soil to dispatch.

HACCP

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points system in place across our pack-house operations — ensuring food safety at every critical stage from intake to cold-chain dispatch.

GACC registered

Registered with China's General Administration of Customs (GACC) — a mandatory requirement for all food exporters supplying the Chinese market.

GRASP compliant

Our contracted growers follow GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP) — covering worker health, safety and welfare standards across all contracted farms.

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Why choose us

The GAAPL advantage.

Built on trust, powered by expertise, delivered with consistency.

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Certified quality

GlobalGAP supply chains, China, India & Malaysia market-access certified, with KEPHIS phyto docs on every shipment.

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Consistent volumes

Integrated sourcing — own farms plus contracted growers — keeps supply volumes reliable through every season.

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Custom packaging

Flexible packaging — retail packs, bulk bins, branded options — tailored to your market requirements.

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Global reach

Freight partnerships across Europe, Middle East, Asia (China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, India and more), and the Americas with minimal lead times.

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Sustainable sourcing

We promote eco-friendly farming, fair labour, and gender & youth inclusion throughout our farmer programs.

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Dedicated support

A relationship manager handles your orders, documentation and updates from first inquiry through final delivery.

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Full documentation

Certificates, phyto papers and customs docs prepared accurately and submitted promptly — clear customs without delay.

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Fast turnaround

Our efficient pack-house and logistics partnerships keep produce moving — processed and dispatched with minimal delay.

Sagana Farm · Kirinyaga, Kenya

Our Sagana farm — where
highland soil meets world markets.

Nestled at 1,200 m in Kirinyaga  ·  Volcanic soil  ·  Year-round harvest

Own farms + smallholders
800+
Monthly export capacity
1,000+ MT
Export destinations
14 countries
Certifications held
4
Get in touch

Start your
export inquiry.

First-time buyer or returning partner — our team responds within one working day with availability, pricing and logistics.

Location
Kandara, Thika Greens, Kenya
Website
www.gaapl.co.ke

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WhatsApp us +254 725 586 423