Traceability among smallholders in organic fresh produce value chains: case of Nairobi
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Date
2014-10-15Author
Gichure, Josphat N
Wahome, Raphael
Karuri, Edward
Karantininis, Kostas
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Traceability enhances information sharing and disclosure thereby increasing trust among stakeholders along
value chains. This research assessed information flow along or
ganic fresh produce val
ue chain
using a
participatory study of certified organic farmers and outlets around Nairobi in February,
2012. Traceability was
limited since
majority of stakeholders were smallholders who had no functional traceability system. There
were two main drivers
of
traceability; organizational activities and personnel perception. Variables in the
organizational activities were interrelated and included documentation, certification by other quality
management standards, training on food safety and traceability and
quality systems monitoring. In addition,
group activities increased trust among value chain actors. Extension services emphasizing on
documentation, quality management systems certification, employee training, group activities and system
monitoring should
be conducted to improve traceability