Kenya Produces New Bean Variety for Canning

18 September 2013

After 60 years, Kenya now has four bean varieties that meets the industrial criteria for canning quality. These are the first new varieties since the Mexican 142 bean variety was introduced in late 1960 from Tanzania.

This achievement is all thanks to a Bio Innovate programme project on value added bean varieties favourable for canning and can also cook faster hence saving on energy.

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