Kenya - The vegetable garden of Europe

Overview

A lot of food arrives from Kenya every day: green beans, pak choi, sugar snap peas, basil, mangoes and cauliflower. Many of these products are grown specifically for export. Why are so many vegetables imported from Kenya that can be grown in the Netherlands? The stable climate and extremely low wages (about 2 to 3 dollars per day) make Kenya the vegetable garden of Europe. The Dutch consumer is spoiled with fruit and vegetables that are available all year round.