Metropolitan food supply : case study Cairo : a quick scan study to enhance fresh food supply and minimize postharvest losses
- Authors
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2014
- Source
- Wageningen University and Researchcenter Publications
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- Language
- English
- License
- Unknown
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Abstract
To investigate options for “Metropolitan food production systems” in Egypt and specifically in the Cairo region, a ‘cold chain quick scan’ is conducted by Wageningen UR post-harvest specialists. The study comprehends a quick scan for market demand, market willingness and a search for trend development affecting metropolitan agriculture. Candidate chain concepts are proposed and discussed.