Who We Are
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Eastern Produce Kenya
Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK) is one of the largest private tea producers in Kenya, owning five factories, seven estates, and managing additional client estates. It collaborates with about 14,000 smallholder partner growers, to collectively produce around 30 million kilograms of tea annually. EPK is based in Nandi Hills, west of the Great Rift Valley, and it benefits from an equatorial climate, fertile soils, and consistent rainfall, enabling year‑round tea production with excellent flavor and quality.
EPK integrates sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, community development, and is committed to six Sustainability and Development Goals (SDGs): Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, Decent Work and Economic Growth and Climate Action.
The company employs over 8,000 people supporting over 60,000 dependents, provides healthcare and housing services, offers schooling for children of employees, and assists with many community infrastructure projects.
Eastern Produce Kenya brings together global best practices with a strong local footprint while nurturing the communities and ecosystems that support them.
Quality and sustainability are at the heart of EPK’s operations. All estates and factories are ISO 22000 and Rainforest Alliance certified?
Eastern Produce Malawi
Eastern Produce Malawi (EPM) is a leading producer of high-quality tea and macadamia nuts in Southern Malawi EPM manages nine tea factories and extensive estates in Thyolo and Mulanje Districts, processing both estate-grown and smallholder-sourced tea. It is the largest tea production entity in Malawi with annual volumes of over 20 million Kgs.
EPM combines estate cultivation and factory processing with an extensive smallholder partnership program, working with more than 3,500 farmers. These collaborations not only deliver premium produce but also contribute to meaningful community investment in education, clean water, women’s empowerment, and rural development.
The company is also a leading processor of macadamia nuts under the “Maclands” brand, applying sustainable farming techniques and stringent quality controls.
EPM integrates sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, community development, and is committed to six SDGs: Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, Decent Work and Economic Growth and Climate Action.
At Eastern Produce Malawi, we merge global standards with local understanding to cultivate progress, empower communities, and safeguard the environments that sustain our efforts.
Certified by Rainforest Alliance, Fairtrade, UTZ, and ISO 22000, EPM is committed to sustainable agriculture, ethical sourcing, and environmental stewardship.
Kakuzi Plc
Kakuzi PLC is one of Kenya’s leading agribusiness companies, publicly listed on both the Nairobi and London Stock Exchanges, with approximately 1400 shareholders. Headquartered at Makuyu in Murang’a County, Kakuzi cultivates, processes and markets a broad portfolio of agricultural products—including avocado, macadamia, blueberries, tea, livestock, and commercial forestry.
The company is also a leading processor of macadamia nuts under the “Maclands” brand, applying sustainable farming techniques and stringent quality controls. In 2024, Kakuzi inaugurated a macadamia oil processing plant producing cold-pressed macadamia cooking oils. The move boosts employment and taps local market demand as well as export opportunities.
Through its avocado smallholder program, Kakuzi works with over 3,500 smallholders across Murang’a, Kirinyaga, Nandi, and Nyeri counties. Kakuzi also has the Kakuzi Avocademy, an e-learning platform offering agricultural best practices—from nursery establishment to post-harvest handling—alongside knowledge sharing via social media and training hubs.
Kakuzi integrates sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, community development, and is committed to six SDGs: Good Health and Well-being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water and Sanitation, Decent Work and Economic Growth and Climate Action.
By integrating international best practices with a strong presence on the ground, Kakuzi builds lasting value while supporting local communities and protecting natural ecosystems.
Eastern Produce Tanzania
EP Tanzania is a green field development for avocado production. Located in the Southern Highlands of Tanzania, this high-altitude location is ideally suited for a wide range of agricultural production.
The development is currently underway with approximately 450 Ha of orchards planted. A one million cubic meter water reservoir is also under construction. This will capture the rainfall during the wet season, making the farm self-sufficient for its irrigation needs.
Eastern Produce South Africa
Eastern Produce Estates South Africa (Pty) Ltd – (EPESA) is a leading agricultural producer based in the fertile Limpopo region. EPESA operates one of South Africa’s largest macadamia estates and is now expanding into premium avocado production. The farms benefit from well-supplied, rain-fed dams for irrigation and are supported by a modern, high-capacity macadamia processing facility to ensure consistent quality for global export markets.
EPESA is deeply committed to sustainable agriculture, environmental stewardship, and responsible community development. Its operations align with six key UN Sustainable Development Goals: Good Health & Well-Being, Quality Education, Gender Equality, Clean Water & Sanitation, Decent Work & Economic Growth, and Climate Action. This integrated approach reflects EPESA’s long-term vision of cultivating high-quality produce while supporting people, communities, and the environment.
