Wedgehut Ltd is a value addition processor that peels and cuts Markies potatoes variety into potato chips, wedges, cubes, lyonnaise, and whole potatoes in Nairobi Kenya. Among the best processing potato varieties in Kenya are Markies, Shangi, Arizona, and Destiny. Through value addition, Wedgehut makes it easy for Hotels, Restaurants, Food Caterers, Schools & Institutions, and even home users to prepare meals as they avail the potatoes peeled, cut, and packaged into air-tight bags that significantly improves the shelf life.
Wedgehut is one of the potato processing firms under the Mavuno Zaidi program working with Syngenta in conjunction with the sustainable trade initiative (IDH). Through this program, Wedgehut aims to help 100,000 farmers access financing in the coming years. In helping Kenyan farmers, Wedgehut also uplifts other Kenyan entrepreneurs.
Additionally, Wedgehut aims to upscale its collaboration with AgricoPSA which visited them last August. This is just another example of how AgricoPSA and its partners are continuously developing the Kenyan potato value chain and more is expected in the coming months.
Potato Varieties
Agrico PSA – Pricelist for Certified Potato Seed Varieties
Variety | Seed size 1 (28-45mm) | Seed size 2 (45-60mm) | Size 1 per 50KG bag | Size 2 per 50KG bag |
Arizona | KES 64 / KG | KES 44 / KG | KES 3,200 | KES 2,200 |
Destiny | KES 69 / KG | KES 49 / KG | KES 3,450 | KES 2,450 |
Markies | KES 69 / KG | KES 49 / KG | KES 3,450 | KES 2,450 |
Manitou | KES 69 / KG | KES 49 / KG | KES 3,450 | KES 2,450 |
In conclusion, any farmer or trader who wishes to supply Wedgehut with Markies potatoes can contact us via the Facebook page or simply fill in the details through the website.