Table 1. A consumption-oriented food supply chain analysis of barriers to fruit and vegetable production and availability.

Step in food supply chain	Barriers to fruit and vegetable production and availability
Inputs into agricultural production	Access to credit for farmers20,22
	Access to technical assistance and infrastructure (e.g. irrigation, transport, agricultural extension support)23,32
Agricultural production	Ability to meet quality standards for both home and export markets (particularly meeting international standards under the Agreement on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures)20,33,34
	Ability to meet retail standards for traceability and food safety21
Primary food storage and processing	Access to appropriate storage to maintain quality, including access to relevant technology (e.g. refrigeration, controlled atmosphere)11,18,35
	Ability to invest in small-scale food processing to add value and improve shelf-life (e.g. freezing, canning)11,19
Distribution, transport, and trade	Availability of appropriate transport technology and infrastructure11,20