Cold storage extends shelf life, reduces spoilage, and improves fruit quality by up to 20 per cent.
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Tuesday, June 02, 2026
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John Mburu Ndotono, an avocado farmer, works in his farm at Kiganjo in Gatundu South, Kiambu County on April 30, 2026. Photo credit:
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