South Africa’s food system is dominated by big firms, leaving small businesses to supply localised and under-served markets, and provide rural employment. It needs to be inclusive and diverse.
- Senior Researcher, Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development, University of Johannesburg
Southern African economies need more organised and sustainable measures to increase the participation of emerging suppliers in supermarket value chains. This will help economic transformation.
South Africa’s concentrated formal supermarket industry stands as an obstacle against economic transformation and competitive pricing for consumers.
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