South Africa: Why fresh produce markets are being probed
Fruits
Vegetables
South Africa
Published Mar 25, 2023
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The Competition Commission has formally launched its Fresh Produce Market Inquiry following allegations of anticompetitive conduct. It will commence on 31 March and will examine whether any feature…
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National fresh produce markets across the country will undergo investigation following allegations of anti-competitive conduct in South Africa’s fresh produce value chain. The investigation is led by South Africa’s Competition Commission. The Fresh Produce Market Inquiry (FPMI) will commence on 31 March and probe all fresh produce markets in the country. According to commissioner Doris Tshepe, the 18-month-long investigation will examine problems in the fresh produce value chain that make access and participation in the value chain difficult. Tshepe was addressing members of the media at the official launch of the FPMI in Tshwane, Gauteng. She believes the food and agro-processing sector makes a significant contribution to the economy and has the potential to serve as a driver of inclusive growth in the South African economy. “It is for these reasons that the commission, through the FPMI, intends to conduct an inquiry into the fresh produce value chain in order to understand its ...
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