SGS participated in Africa Fruit Connect 2026 in Nairobi, bringing together farmers and industry stakeholders to discuss the challenges and opportunities in Africa’s fruit trade, including the potential of indigenous fruits.
At the SGS booth, our experts discussed how soil testing and food safety testing can help East African fruit growers improve production and exporters meet the requirements of international markets.
Soil Testing for Better Crop Management
Understanding soil conditions is an important part of successful fruit production. SGS provides soil testing and nutrient analysis to help farmers make informed decisions about soil and nutrient management.
Independent soil testing can also support growers working toward Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification and related compliance requirements.
Food Safety Testing for Fruit Exporters
For fruit exporters targeting the European Union and other international markets, monitoring produce against applicable food safety requirements is essential.
SGS provides pesticide residue testing, microbial testing and other contaminant testing to help growers, producers, processors and exporters assess their fruit against relevant market requirements.
Testing before export can help identify potential compliance issues earlier and reduce the risk of products failing to meet destination-market requirements.
Supporting Fruit Export from East Africa
As East Africa’s fruit sector develops, reliable testing can support better decision-making from farm to export.
SGS combines soil testing, food safety testing and independent technical expertise to help fruit growers and exporters manage risks, support compliance and access international markets with confidence.
Looking to grow or export fruit? Contact us to learn how our agricultural and food testing services can support your farm and target markets.
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of over 100,000 dedicated professionals. With more than 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and a portfolio of trusted specialized brands, including Applied Technical Services, Brightsight, Bluesign and Nutrasource.
SGS is publicly traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SGSN (ISIN CH1256740924, Reuters SGSN.S, Bloomberg SGSN SW).
