Table 3 Factors influencing food outlets decisions to stock fresh fruit and vegetables
Reason | Number of outlets (n = 99) |
|---|---|
Consumer demand | 58 |
Consistency of Quality | 30 |
Seasonal availability | 27 |
Shelf life/spoilage | 20 |
Storage (facilities, space, refrigeration) | 20 |
Maintenance | 7 |
Transportation issues | 7 |