Stanchart sees potential in Choppies growth
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Head of SCPE, Africa, Peter Baird who was recently joined to the Choppies board of directors as a non-executive director, stated recently at the group financial results that Choppies is their important client with great business and they intend to hold their stake for “at least 4-6 years”. Baird said SCPE decided to invest in the retailer after seeing its potential.
Baird said Choppies is a great success story of entrepreneurship, job creation, and commitment to Africa’s economic potential.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...