Supermarkets in the Food Supply Systems in Southern African Development Community: A Case Study of Zambia

Emongor, Rosemary; Kirsten, Johann F.

doi:10.3923/jas.2006.800.809

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“…The complementary role of the government as a partner to the private sector particularly in collective action is suggested (Narrod et al , 2009). Hence, the major role of the government should be concentrated only on legislative functions including ensuring fair competition, correcting market failures, and providing a legal environment and adequate institutional support (Chowdhury et al , 2004; Wiboonpongse and Sriboonchitta, 2004; Gaiha and Thapa, 2007; Emongor and Kirsten, 2006; Narrod et al , 2009).…”

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“…The published cases of many developing countries have reported that most of the small farmers have experienced many problems in supplying supermarkets and are excluded from supermarket procurement systems due to their lack of capital, their reliance on rain‐fed production, and their inability to maintain consistent supply throughout the year (Chen et al , 2005; Emongor and Kirsten, 2006; Shepherd, 2005; Gaiha and Thapa, 2007; Reardon and Gulati, 2008; Alonso, 2011). Additionally, the changes in supermarket procurement systems include threats and indirect impacts on their suppliers including extended credit and the very high costs of entrance and promotion (Matsatsinis et al , 2007; Aman and Hopkinson, 2010).…”

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The fruit and vegetable marketing chains in Thailand: policy impacts and implications

Srimanee

Routray

2012

International Journal of Retail &Amp; Distribution Management

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PurposeThe main objective of this paper is to identify and study the marketing chains of fresh fruit and vegetables (FFV) in Thailand, the linkages of FFV farmers with supermarkets, and an evaluation of supermarket procurement systems. Another aim is to discuss the policies and implications relating to FFV and the connection of farmers with supermarkets in the context of Thailand.Design/methodology/approachThe paper uses both secondary and primary data. Public agencies' documents and published reports were used to describe retailing and FFV policy of Thailand. The supermarket managers and chain stakeholders were interviewed about the FFV marketing chains and supermarkets' procurement system. Policy issues were discussed with policymakers, and extracted from relevant documents.FindingsThe government has made various attempts to improve the FFV market by promoting both domestic and export markets simultaneously thus improving production efficiency. Supermarkets play important roles in connecting farmers to markets through direct procurement while improving cultivation practices of participating farmers in order to enhance quality of produce. A number of policy gaps still exist to protect the interests of the farmers in maximizing their benefits, and in the areas of participation between public and private sectors.Practical implicationsThe findings, which are derived from FFV stakeholders and comparative studies in developing countries, are that FFV policy gaps exist.Originality/valueThis paper can help policymakers, private sector and researchers to formulate appropriate policies in the future and catalyse the FFV marketing through supermarket channels while protecting farmers' interests.

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