ABOUT GREEN DREAMS LTD

Green Dreams ltd started in 2000 on 10 beautiful acres in Tigoni operated by 30 wonderful staff. After an initial product range of fresh vegetables and fruit, we expanded to incorporate poultry and eggs. These products were distributed to the Nairobi consumers available at green grocers and supermarkets.

In 2004 we started a Box Scheme delivering produce directly to consumers homes and in 2005 Green Dreams was the first certified local farm for local markets in the country. It soon became apparent that more was needed to satisfy the growing consumer demand for quality organic products and therefore we started an Out Grower system. This involved teaching and assisting 3 other farmers on the process involved with organic production thus increasing volumes and diversity of products.

We also encouraged Brackenridge Jersey one of Kenya’s oldest Jersey farms, to seek organic status. This stunning farm 40 acre farm, established in 1952, is home to approximately 38 lovingly cared for Jerseys and has now reached organic certification. Green Dreams constructed and manages the dairy processing facility on the farm, and produces the only certified organic dairy products in the country. These include Natures organics Probiotic Yoghurts amongst others.

Sept 2nd 2006 was the beginning of a new era for Green Dreams Ltd as we expanded our horizons, to opening the first Organic store in Gigiri Shopping Centre, Nairobi. We incorporate all local and regional genuinely organic products as well as encourage new and old producers to reach certification status thus guaranteeing our consumers a variety of genuinely safe, organic eating. In 2007 the Limuru Archdiocesan Farm, another outgrower reached organic certification status!

In 2008 Green Dreams moved out of production to concentrate on the marketing of organic products for her supply chain.

Irrigation equipment from the farm was donated to Limuru Agri Youth Centre and the Kibera Youth Reform group.

With training and support, we hope that both these projects will impact on the younger generation of farmers in Kenya.

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