Aid for Trade: an opportunity to increase fruit and vegetable supply
Anne Marie Thow & Shishir Priyadarshi
Volume 91, Number 1, January 2013, 57-63
Table 1. A consumption-oriented food supply chain analysis of barriers to fruit and vegetable production and availability
| Step in food supply chain | Barriers to fruit and vegetable production and availability |
|---|---|
| Inputs into agricultural production | Access to credit for farmers |
| Access to technical assistance and infrastructure (e.g. irrigation, transport, agricultural extension support) |
|
| Agricultural production | Ability to meet quality standards for both home and export markets (particularly meeting international standards under the Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures) |
| Ability to meet retail standards for traceability and food safety |
|
| Primary food storage and processing | Access to appropriate storage to maintain quality, including access to relevant technology (e.g. refrigeration, controlled atmosphere) |
| Ability to invest in small-scale food processing to add value and improve shelf-life (e.g. freezing, canning) |
|
| Distribution, transport, and trade | Availability of appropriate transport technology and infrastructure |