Competition Commission raises concerns over volatility of pricing for fresh produce in South Africa.
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The Competition Commission has announced plans to investigate South Africa’s fresh produce food market.
“Essential foods are critical to the socio-economic well-being of a nation, and in particular to its poorest consumers for whom essential foods form a significant portion of household expenditure relative to other wealthier consumers,” the commission said.
“In the context of the Covid-19 health crisis, it has become clear that nutrition and affordable healthy foods are important for household health as well as maintaining a country’s food security.”
“Essential foods are critical to the socio-economic well-being of a nation, and in particular to its poorest consumers for whom essential foods form a significant portion of household expenditure relative to other wealthier consumers,” the commission said.
“In the context of the Covid-19 health crisis, it has become clear that nutrition and affordable healthy foods are important for household health as well as maintaining a country’s food security.”
