Kenya Flower Council (KFC)
Kenya Flower Council (KFC) is a voluntary association of independent growers and exporters of cut-flowers and ornamentals, formed in 1996, with the aim of fostering responsible and safe production of cut flowers in Kenya with due consideration of workers welfare and protection of the environment. Against this background the KFC has become a common platform for industry representation, promotion and compliance to pertinent local and international standards, deemed necessary to secure markets. KFC administers compliance through an internationally accredited KFC Code of Practice (CoP) on good agricultural practice, sustainability, social accountability, hygiene health and safety, capacity building, environmental protection and conservation, adherence to which is the backbone of all KFC activities.
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- Business Type:
- Professional association
- Industry Type:
- Agriculture - Horticulture
- Market Focus:
- Internationally (various countries)
About Us
The Certification Scheme comprising the KFC CoP and Quality Management Systems is accredited by the South African National Accreditation Systems (SANAS), as a Certification Body (C49), in accordance with ISO Guide 65:1999.
In order to remain relevant, the Code which is a living document stays abreast with industry dynamics. Benchmarking the KFC CoP to other codes such as GlobalGap, Fair Flowers Fair Plants (FFP), Tescos Nurture, KS- 1758 in addition to 23 different Kenya Government statutes, provides an opportunity to conduct 'Combi' audits as a measure of effective and efficient service to members.
It also embraces the principles of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention, International Code of Conduct (ICC), Ethical Trade Initiatives (ETI) and the Horticulture Ethical Business Initiatives.
As of February 2014, KFC had a producer membership of 72 flower farms situated throughout the country. The current KFC membership represents about 50 - 60% of the flowers exported from Kenya. Associate membership stands at 50 members representing major Cut Flower Auctions and Distributors in UK, Holland, Switzerland, Germany and Kenya. Associate members are involved in the flower sector through flower imports, provision of farm inputs and other affiliated services.
The Vision
'To be the lead organization in the provision of representational, self-regulation and promotion services for the floriculture industry in Kenya.'
The Mission
'To promote economic, social and political interests of the floriculture industry through active participation in the determination and implementation of policies governing sustainable development of the sector.'
Strategy:
Active participation in the formulation and implementation of policies governing sustainable development of the floriculture sector.
KFC is a member of:
- GlobalGap
- Union Fleurs
- COLEACP
- Kenya Horticultural Council (KHC)
- Horticulture Council of Africa (HCA)
- Agricultural Employers Association (AEA)
- Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA)
- Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE)
- National Taskforce on Horticulture.
- Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI)