MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Vert Limited of Kenya Borrows $500k from Grameen Credit Agricole Foundation to Support Small-scale Farmers, Fresh Produce Exports

Vert Limited, a Kenyan exporter of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and spices, has borrowed EUR 440,000 (USD 500,000) from the Grameen Credit Agricole (GCA) Foundation, whose head office is in Luxembourg, to support its exports to Europe. Founded in 2000, Vert has approximately 200 employees. The company sources fresh produce from 3,000 smallholder farmers through 60 collection centers. To support these growers, Vert provides technical