Status of Avocado Production, Postharvest Handling and Utilization in Kenya

Avocado is an exotic fleshy fruit dicotyledonous plant grown for its though leaves of the have also been used avocado flavored tea production while seed known to contain antioxidants. The consumption avocados on increase in Kenya; however, value chain experiences losses estimated be around 40% due inability sector players convert fresh fruits into more shelf stable products limited preservation technologies. Limited information exists status avocado, postharvest handling and pattern Kenya. This paper aims at determining current Kenyan distribution patterns, volumes, nutrition properties post-harvest practices. A semi systematic literature review approach was research materials relevant available articles. most articles published reputable journals within last 10 years were considered. From literature, crop popularity has surpassed traditional cash crops such as coffee tea. According findings, can converted various which include oil, guacamoles, dry powder, dehydrated blended ice creams. There are gaps with loss occasioned by low technologies product transformation. In conclusion, need knowledge transformation enable avert poor techniques. provides production, utilization Kenya useful marketers, policy makers, authorities, consumers other stakeholders well researchers.