Rethinking localization--a low-income country perspective: the case of Asian vegetables in Ghana

Field, Sean L.; Masakure, Oliver; Henson, Spencer

doi:10.1093/cjres/rsq016

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“…There are several likely explanations to this observation. Firstly, the traditional food retail outlet remains significant in Ghana's agri-food system [ 26 , 27 ]. Meng et al, (2014), revealed through their findings that these traditional open-air markets still dominate the Ghana food retailing system.…”

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Food Safety Practices among Postnatal Mothers in Western Ghana

Odonkor

Kurantin

Sallar

2020

International Journal of Food Science

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Food safety has become a global issue due to the morbidity and mortality associated with it, particularly in developing countries. The objective of this community-based study is to examine food safety practices and its associated factors among postnatal mothers in the Western Region of Ghana. A cross-sectional survey study was conducted from August 1 2019 to January 31, 2020 from which data was obtained from the postnatal mothers ( N = 300 ). The data was analysed using SPSS v.23. The findings suggest that majority (86%) of the respondents exhibited good food handling practices. Also, 66.3% and 91.7% of the respondents exhibited good food preparation and proper storage practices, respectively. Results also revealed that the odds of performing good handling practice among respondents within the age group of 36-45 years were five times higher compared to those within the age group of 18-25 years [ OR = 4.92 (95% CI: 1.44–16.86), p = 0.011 ]. Moreover, respondents who had tertiary education qualifications were more likely to have proper food handling practices compared to those with primary education [ OR = 0.27 (95% CI: 0.09–0.71), p = 0.009 ]. These findings provide useful insights for policy directions. The government of Ghana and other stakeholders should develop a communication strategy to increase and sustain publicity and education on food safety particularly to postnatal mothers and the citizenry in general.

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Food Safety Practices among Postnatal Mothers in Western Ghana

Odonkor

Kurantin

Sallar

2020

International Journal of Food Science

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“…Therefore, consumers in the urban centres resort to these open-market outlets to purchase their produce. According to Field et al (2010), traditional retail food shops (open markets) remain an important element of Ghana's food retail systems.…”

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Choice of supermarkets as a marketing outlet for purchasing fresh agricultural products in urban Ghana

Bannor

Amfo

Oppong-Kyeremeh

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NBRI

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Purpose This paper aims to assess the choice of supermarkets for purchasing fresh agricultural products among urban consumers in Ghana. Design/methodology/approach Likert scale was used to investigate reasons for purchasing agricultural products from supermarkets, while heteroskedastic probit was used to estimate the determinants. Beta regression was used to examine the determinants of the proportion of food expenditure on raw/unprocessed agricultural products. Findings The principal reasons for purchasing agricultural products from supermarkets are convenience, a guarantee of assorted products, high-quality products and food safety, constant supply of products, conducive shopping environment, excellent customer service and social influence. The probability of purchasing agricultural products from supermarkets is high for consumers who are either males, young, educated, high-income earners or salaried workers. Consumers residing closer to supermarkets have a greater probability of shopping for agricultural products from same. The proportion of food expenditure on unprocessed agricultural products increases with age but decreases with education and distance to local markets. Originality/value Few prior studies have investigated supermarket’s surge in developing countries and its connection with consumer food-outlet choice. Unfortunately, little is evident in the extant literature on consumers' choice of supermarkets as purchasing outlets for fresh agricultural products. Hence, this study closes the gap on consumers and fresh agricultural product purchases from supermarkets in Ghana. Results from the study will provide grounding evidence to supermarket owners to adjust their services to meet consumers’ needs and provide relevant information to evolving supermarkets or investors who may venture into the supermarket business on the attributes that influence consumers to use supermarkets as a purchasing outlet.

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“…Indeed, the share of the amount of vegetables (16.6%) and fruits (1.6%), compared to the share of tubers (45.7%) in a typical Ghanaian diet is low (Ghana Statistical Service 2008). Furthermore, responding to market signals, some people involved in urban agriculture have switched to the growth of exotic vegetables or local vegetables, which they do not consume themselves, as has been reported in the case of Togo (Tallaki 2005) and Ghana in West Africa (Field et al 2010). So, urban agriculture faces a fundamental challenge of food distribution.…”

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Underwriting Food Security the Urban Way: Lessons from African Countries

Obeng‐Odoom

2013

Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

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Neoliberal dominant discourses in the food security debate privilege large-scale investment in land in Africa over all "others" as the continent's only hope for food security. However, data from living standards and demographic health surveys, and studies of poverty trends in various African countries show that urban agriculture-typically carried out on small parcels of land in urban areas using urban resources-contributes substantially to a) food production and b) farmers' incomes and livelihoods. On this basis, this article argues that urban agriculture empowers rather than limits. However, this article contends that for urban agriculture to realize its full potential of being a motor to power food security in cities in Africa, it must be understood and be considered as part of a broader socioeconomic and political reality. In turn, factors such as food safety, access, and distribution ought to be given careful attention by advocates of urban agriculture.

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Rethinking localization--a low-income country perspective: the case of Asian vegetables in Ghana

Cited by 9 publications

References 23 publications

Food Safety Practices among Postnatal Mothers in Western Ghana

Food Safety Practices among Postnatal Mothers in Western Ghana

Choice of supermarkets as a marketing outlet for purchasing fresh agricultural products in urban Ghana

Underwriting Food Security the Urban Way: Lessons from African Countries

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