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Intermediaries’ role in urban fresh fruits and vegetables supply chain in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

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  • Ibrahim Issa

    (College of Business Education)

  • Emmanuel Munishi

    (College of Business Education)

  • Kirumirah Mubarack

    (College of Business Education)

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The study examines the supply chain for fresh fruits and vegetables in cities. In particular, the study determines the functions of intermediaries in the supply chain for fresh fruits and vegetables in urban settings. The study is qualitative with an ethnographic design. The study involved a sample of 92 participants obtained purposively. Data are obtained using In-Depth Interviews (IDIs), document reviews and researchers’ observations. Findings demonstrate that intermediaries typically facilitate transportation services that involve the collection, packing and handling facility selection, and delivery of fruits and vegetables. Secondly, intermediaries provide efficient storage services for storing fruits and vegetables and education about proper storage practices. Thirdly, intermediaries have involved value addition and improvement of the quality of fruits and vegetables through sorting, grading, gathering, inspection, branding, and packing. Fourthly, they execute marketing services and facilitate information flow and exchange. It is presented that to enhance intermediaries’ roles, there is a need to improve the road infrastructure networks and control corruption among unethical police officers. There is a great need to strengthen electricity. This will facilitate a reliable power supply that will enhance the easy storage of fruits and vegetables. Farmers and intermediaries need more education on quality, and financial assistance. This will support the continuum of the fresh fruits and vegetable supply chain. Key Words:Intermediaries, fruits and vegetables, supply chain

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  • Ibrahim Issa & Emmanuel Munishi & Kirumirah Mubarack, 2022. "Intermediaries’ role in urban fresh fruits and vegetables supply chain in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania," International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478), Center for the Strategic Studies in Business and Finance, vol. 11(8), pages 73-82, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:rbs:ijbrss:v:11:y:2022:i:8:p:73-82
    DOI: 10.20525/ijrbs.v11i8.2105
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    1. Theodore H. Moran, 2018. "FDI and Supply Chains in Horticulture (Vegetables, Fruits, and Flowers, Raw, Packaged, Cut, and Processed): Diversifying Exports and Reducing Poverty in Africa, Latin America, and Other Developing Eco," Working Papers 475, Center for Global Development.
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