FrutPlanet is a leading exporter of fresh fruits, vegetables, and spices. We work with local growers to bring you the freshest, most vibrant banana fruits in the market. Our products are sustainably grown and always delivered fresh!

Skin Colour: Unripe banana fruits are solid green and waxy when freshly harvested and have a variety of shades in between as they ripen. On the other hand, ripe banana fruits’ skin colours vary depending on the variety. They can be yellow, green, purple, or red. Overripe banana fruits will turn black or have brown spots on their skin. At FrutPlanet, our banana fruits are harvested 2-3 weeks earlier before they are fully ripe to ensure you get fresh-ready banana fruits unaffected by any post-harvest blemishes.

Fruit Sizes and Shapes: Fresh banana fruits are almost always curved-shaped and can range from 2 ½inches to 12 inches long and ¾ – 2.5 inches wide. One example is the Cavendish banana fruits, which have a bunch of elongated, cylindrical, and slightly curved, with slightly pointed end fruits. Immature banana fruits have a square or sharp angular shape in cross-section, which changes to a more rounded shape as it ripens. FrutPlanet ensures its employees in the plantations harvest all banana fruits by hand using a two-team person to preserve their natural shape and ensure they are cut off as a bunch.

Varieties: There are over 1000 varieties of banana fruits, each with unique characteristics and flavour profiles. Some popular varieties at FrutPlanet include the Cavendish banana fruits, Gross Michel, Apple banana fruits, gold finger, and lady finger banana fruits. FrutPlanet exporters work with a network of growers to offer our customers their exact specifications.

FrutPlanet takes the lead as Kenya’s prime supplier and exporter of fresh farm produce. We have served the industry for years. FrutPlanet guarantees excellent service when you buy pumpkins in bulk by managing everything from sourcing to delivery. 

Pumpkins Production in Kenya

Where do pumpkins come from? Pumpkins, fruits with the nutritional value of vegetables, originated from Native Americans. Though previously disregarded and thought to be ‘poor man’s food, pumpkins have lately gained popularity in Kenya. 

Production of pumpkins in Kenya is common as they grow in altitudes of 2500 metres above sea level. Pumpkin farmers in Kenya rely on suppliers like FrutPlanet to sell their produce locally and internationally. You can buy pumpkins in bulk by requesting a quote.

Nutritional Value Of Pumpkin

It’s a powerhouse of vitamins like vitamins A, B2, C, and E that enhance immunity. Vitamin C maintains healthy skin by protecting cells from damage and wrinkles. Since they have no fat or cholesterol, pumpkins are great for weight management. Additionally, they are packed with an antioxidant called beta-carotene which neutralizes free radicals in the body.

FrutPlanet is a reliable and respected pawpaw exporter with a long history of providing excellent fruit quality at competitive prices. We adhere to rigorous export standards, and our team of experienced professionals is committed to providing you with the best possible pawpaw fruits.

Appearance and Colour: Pawpaws have a fleshy berry-like appearance and range from oval to nearly spherical. The skin is smooth green when unripe and turns to a yellow or orange hue as they ripen. However, depending on the variety, some may remain greenish even when fully ripened. Whatever the specification you quote in your order, FrutPlanet delivers. We priorities your fruit’s freshness and avoids sending fruit that is over-ripe, bruised or has any physical defects.

Fruit Sizes and Weight: A typical pawpaw fruit can weigh 9 to 11.5 kg. Their sizes vary from small to quite large, averaging about 15 to 45 cm long and 10 to 30 cm in diameter. However, some pawpaw varieties may be smaller than others. For example, pawpaw fruits from a semi-wild (naturalized) pawpaw plant may be 2.5 to 15 cm long. FrutPlanet ensures that the pawpaw fruits we deliver are of the correct size and weight according to the customers’ specifications.

Taste and Flavor: Pawpaws are slightly sweet with a tart aftertaste. However, the flavour can vary from fruit to fruit and even between different parts of the same pawpaw. For example, some people find its flavour reminiscent of cantaloupe, pineapple, or mangoes. Ripe pawpaw fruits are quite musky, while others taste buttery smooth depending on ripeness and variety. On the other hand, unripe pawpaw has more rigid flesh with little to no taste. At FrutPlanet, we focus on delivering the best quality pawpaws. We test our pawpaws for flavour and acidity before shipping them to you to ensure you’re getting a delicious product.

FrutPlanet helps you buy tomatoes online in bulk by sourcing from farmers and handling the logistics. We are a leading exporter and supplier of fresh tomatoes in Kenya to the local and export markets. 

Apart from tomatoes, we export fruits, vegetables, beverages, spices, and more. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is at the centre of our business model. You can buy tomatoes online today by requesting a quote from FrutPlanet.

Tomato Farming In Kenya

Most tomato varieties have originated from the South American Andes region, where they had been cultivated for centuries. Over the years, explorers in the 16th century distributed the tomato fruit worldwide. On the other hand, some varieties are native to regions such as Africa and Asia, although they have been modified scientifically over time to boost yield. Cross-breeding of these varieties mainly occurred during global trade and colonisation.

Kenya’s commercialisation of tomatoes started in the mid-90s, amongst other fruits and horticultural crops. Tomatoes commercialisation thrived after the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) was formed. The organisation foresaw the production of approximately 400,000 tonnes of tomatoes a year after its formation. Today most Kenyan tomato farms are in Narok, Laikipia, Murang’a, some parts of Embu and Kirinyaga, Kajiado, and Makueni.

FrutPlanet is a global exporter of fruits, vegetables, spices, and more. One of the fruits we export is pineapples.

Colour: At the top of our consideration is the colour of the pineapple. Usually, fresh pineapple fruits have healthy green leaves and a greenish-yellow hue. A pineapple changes from green to yellow as it ripens; the yellow colouring indicates that the fruit is ripe. The FrutPlanet team is keen on the colour of the fruit before harvest.

Shell: Our experts have been examining fruits for years, therefore, accumulated a lot of experience. One quick feature that we examine is the texture of its skin or shell. A mature and ripe pineapple has a firm but soft shell. It can hardly squeeze because the fibre is mature and full of juice. FrutPlanet commits to delivering only quality pineapples.

Smell: A ripe, good-tasting fresh pineapple fruit has a unique scent. The smell is similar to a ripe mango fruit but a little distinguished. The smell often emanates from the lower bottom of the fruit. Otherwise, you’re less likely to feel any smell if the fruit is not ripe. Our team is obsessed with the scent of ripe pineapple and can easily set them apart. Be sure to receive fresh, unique-smelling fruits.

Size and Weight: Without a doubt, the ripe fresh pineapple fruit is heavier because of the enormous juice it possesses. When harvesting the fruits, our team takes critical notice of the weight of the fruit and its comparative size. We are keen on your specifications at this point. Some of our clients love medium but heavy pineapples. You can state your specifications by requesting a quote.

You can easily order apples online from Kenyan exporters, including leading brands such as FrutPlanet.  FrutPlanet is the major exporter of fruits, beverages, cereals, and vegetables, among other products. 

We have no limit to where we can export, but most of our bulk deliveries are to Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. Our customers love our products because they are GMO-free and the fact that we only partner with farmers who practise organic farming. You can buy apples in bulk by requesting a quote here!

Apples Farming In Kenya

History shows that apples are native to Kazakhstan and a few other central Asia regions. However, today, the demand for apple fruits has increased exponentially. In Kenya, apple production is still in the early phases, but the country’s growth rate is improving. On average, the country produces approximately 674 tonnes of apple fruits annually. 

Apple farming in Kenya is mainly practised in highland areas. The major apple-growing areas include Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Kiambu, Nyeri, and Kericho. Kenya has apple cultivars that are engineered to withstand climatic changes. One of the local varieties of apples is Wambugu, engineered in Nyeri county.

Where Do Apples Grow?

Apple’s biggest apple exporters include China, Italy and the United States. They grow well in highland areas in Kenya, including Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Kiambu, Nyeri, and Kericho. These areas have plenty of rainfall, and the Kenyan cultivar, Wambugu, yields highly. Most apple farmers are small-scale farmers, and even though they haven’t met the local market, we partner with them to fulfil international orders. Do you want to order apples online in bulk? Request a quote now!