fresh produce markets
The Evolution and Vitality of South Africa’s Fresh Produce Markets
South African fresh produce markets (FPMs) have long been the bedrock of agricultural trade, fostering connections between producers and consumers while bolstering economic vitality. Beginning as centralized hubs under governmental oversight, these markets have evolved into essential public infrastructure crucial for food security and local economic development (LED). Despite[...]
Potatoes SA leads Roundtable discussion on urgent state of SA’s fresh produce markets
Given the importance of fresh produce markets to food supply chains and the economy, markets should be recognised as national key points, and given urgent prioritisation to address poor maintenance and security before these sites deteriorate ‘past the point of no return’. These were some of the outcomes of[...]