All seven Kenyan farms now KFC Gold certified

Another important step in our sustainability journey

e are incredibly proud to share an important milestone in our sustainability journey. MR Farm, the last of our seven flower farms in Kenya, has now achieved KFC Gold certification. This means that all seven of our Kenyan farms are officially Gold certified. It is a milestone that reflects the hard work and commitment of our teams across Kenya. But more importantly, it shows our continued efforts to grow flowers responsibly, with care for people, the environment and the future of our industry.

What does KFC Gold certification mean?

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) represents and supports the floriculture sector in Kenya. Its certification programme, the Flowers and Ornamentals Sustainability Standard (F.O.S.S.), assesses flower farms on three key pillars: the environment, people and good governance.

The programme has two certification levels: Silver and Gold.

Silver recognises farms that meet important standards for responsible agricultural practices, employee welfare, health and safety, and environmental management.

Gold takes this a step further. It recognises farms that demonstrate a higher level of commitment to sustainability and social responsibility throughout their entire organisation.

This includes areas such as:

People and communities: investing in employee welfare, training, career development, healthcare and access to clean water.
Environment and biodiversity: reducing chemical use, improving water management, supporting local ecosystems and measuring greenhouse gas emissions.
Professional management: working with clear business plans, performance goals, risk assessments and trained management teams.

Gold certification is more than a certificate. It reflects the way a farm operates every day and its commitment to continuous improvement.

A milestone to be proud of, and a journey that continues

With all seven Kenyan farms now KFC Gold certified, we have reached an important milestone. We are incredibly proud of everyone who has contributed to this achievement.

But for us, sustainability is not about reaching a finish line. It is about the choices we make every day, the improvements we continue to work on and the responsibility we take for our people, our farms and the environment.

There is always another step to take, another opportunity to improve and another way to make a positive difference.