Incentives and disincentives of adopting the cool box technology: A field experiment with urban retailers in Moshi, Tanzania

Key Findings / Background  Retailers using the cool box technology saved on average USD 3.20 per day per trader while those who did not use lost USD 2.80 per day per trader  The cool box improved the hygiene of vegetables at retail level  Retailers increased the sales volume due to the enhance pr...

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Main Authors: Mwambi, Mercy, Mvungi, Henry, Ernest, Zablon, Termeer, Emma, Dijkxhoorn, Youri
Format: Brief
Language:Inglés
Published: World Vegetable Center 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/174026
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Summary:Key Findings / Background  Retailers using the cool box technology saved on average USD 3.20 per day per trader while those who did not use lost USD 2.80 per day per trader  The cool box improved the hygiene of vegetables at retail level  Retailers increased the sales volume due to the enhance preservation of fresh vegetables  The technology can be expensive for small retailers and support is required improve affordability