Impacts and impact dynamics of smallholder participation in high-value markets in Kenya

Many developing countries are experiencing a food system transformation with a rapid growth of supermarkets. This supermarket growth can be attributed to demand-side factors such as rising incomes, urbanization, and changing lifestyles, as well as supply-side factors, such as market liberalization in the food industry and greater openness for foreign direct investment. The retail revolution has also caused structural changes along the supply chains. Supermarkets try to offer their customers a consistent variety of high-quality products. To ensure continuous supply, supermarkets have establi...