SokoFresh™ Analysis
What is SokoFresh™?
SokoFresh™ provides modular, solar-powered cold storage units that maintain temperatures as low as 4°C. The service enables smallholder farmers to aggregate and distribute produce with minimal post-harvest loss. The company supports over 5,000 farmers annually and has deployed 32 cold rooms across Kenya.
Location
Peponi Road, Kenya
Employees
51-200
Founded
2019
Product Features & Capabilities
- Modular solar-powered cold storage units
- Post-harvest handling through crates
- Digital market linkage for avocado and soya bean supply chains
- Agronomy support and training
- Fair and timely payments via digital platform
Use Cases
Aggregate avocado harvests for export to EU and Middle East; Store soya beans for guaranteed market access; Provide cold storage for fresh produce distribution to domestic buyers; Offer post-harvest handling training to smallholder farmers; Enable digital payments to farmers; Facilitate traceability in produce supply chains
Other Considerations
Serves 5,000+ farmers annually; Deployed 32 cold rooms across Kenya; Exports premium avocados to EU and Middle East; Partners with certified farms and co-ops for traceability; Creates over 1,000 direct jobs per year; Awarded since 2019; Operates in Murang'a and Peponi Road, Kenya
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