Evaluation of Sanitary Food Handling Practices among Street Food Vendors: A Case Study of Nakuru County, Kenya

Muhonja, Faith

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“…Consequently, they may carry waste along that might eventually contaminate the foods or the waste's sight might irritate other people in the streets. Convenient access to waste disposal infrastructure minimizes contamination and keeps the vendor's station attractive (Muhonja & Kimathi, 2014;Muinde & Kuria, 2005). The street vendors' waste disposal rate must be commensurate with the local authority's collection frequency, any disparity will definitely pollute the town environment.…”

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Effects of the Informal Street Food Vendors’ Operations on the Socio-cultural and Economic Wellbeing of Nyeri Town Public

Misiko,

Kisiang’ani

2024

Afr.j. tour. hosp. manag.

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Nyeri town boasts of informal street food vendors found on almost every street, offering products ranging from indigenous to trendy cuisines. During evening hours, the informal street food operators compete for the street space with the town public. The design and the size of the town’s major streets have not been reviewed to accommodate the increasing number of informal street food vendors and the growing urban community. This study investigated the effects of the informal street food vendors’ location, products, operating time and modus operandi on the Socio-cultural and Economic Wellbeing of the urban community in Nyeri town. The researchers combined the integrated model, neo-Marxist and neo-liberal theories to contextualize the development and growth of informal street foods. Neo-Marxist theory posits that the informal sector expands as urbanization increases, and the Neo-liberal theory –argues that entrepreneurs pursue informal sectors in order to operate outside the official business frameworks to explore the subject of the study. Using the cross-sectional survey design, the study adopted the enumeration and convenience sampling techniques to select vendors and consumers respectively that responded to the questionnaire administered face-to-face. The qualitative data was analysed using the thematic content analysis, and the output was transformed into quantitative data to give percentages and frequencies. The informal street ventures inconvenienced street users, especially during rush hours. The food-related waste and a cocktail of food aromas made the street ambience less attractive. The equipment used on the streets and the unsecured fire points posed a great risk to the public. The study concludes that informal street food ventures provide employment that sustains livelihoods. The informal street businesses facilitate the flow of resources, and promote the mainstream economies like agriculture, retail and food manufacturing, thus contributing to wealth creation in the county. The study recommends benchmarking to explore ways to change the perception that informal street foods are unsafe, unhealthy and the ventures make the street look unattractive. In countries like Thailand in the city of Phuket, informal street foods are conducted in an organized manner

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Effects of the Informal Street Food Vendors’ Operations on the Socio-cultural and Economic Wellbeing of Nyeri Town Public

Misiko,

Kisiang’ani

2024

Afr.j. tour. hosp. manag.

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“…In attempts to address this issue, some governments have made efforts to relocate vendors from specific areas, but these attempts have generally proven unsuccessful. In recent years, street food has gained significant popularity, attracting people from far and wide who seek to indulge in the latest culinary trends and develop their taste preferences [4][5][6][7][8]. Whether it's a traditional food truck, a contemporary street kitchen, a market stall, or a food festival, it is evident that the street food business can be lucrative.…”

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Awareness and Practice of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) among Street Food Vendors in Catarman, Northern Samar

Madario,

Pulga,

Lim

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ACRI

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Street food vendors play a crucial role in providing affordable and convenient food options, especially for those who need to purchase necessities in small quantities. However, ensuring food safety in these informal food businesses remains a major concern. This study aims to investigate the level of awareness and practices of good manufacturing practices among street food vendors in Catarman, Northern Samar. Using a combination of descriptive quantitative and qualitative approaches, the researchers conducted interviews with vendors at the University of Eastern Philippines Main Campus. A survey questionnaire was administered to gather accurate information, while simultaneous observations of the vendors' operations were conducted. Data analysis involved tallying, frequency calculation, percentage determination, and mean calculation. It was found that despite belonging to a single association, the vendors employed different food safety practices in their businesses. The findings highlight the importance of enhancing food safety knowledge among street food vendors and implementing effective measures to prevent food-borne illnesses. This study contributes to the body of knowledge on the subject and offers valuable insights for policymakers and regulatory agencies in improving food safety practices within the street food sector.

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Evaluation of Sanitary Food Handling Practices among Street Food Vendors: A Case Study of Nakuru County, Kenya

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Effects of the Informal Street Food Vendors’ Operations on the Socio-cultural and Economic Wellbeing of Nyeri Town Public

Effects of the Informal Street Food Vendors’ Operations on the Socio-cultural and Economic Wellbeing of Nyeri Town Public

Awareness and Practice of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) among Street Food Vendors in Catarman, Northern Samar

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