South Africans tighten their belts to afford staples
In the new year South African consumer demand for fresh produce has been significantly lower, reports an agricultural economist, which has been placing pressure on prices.
Empty fresh produce shelves after Christmas: a sight to which South African consumers are unaccustomed
In his weekly report Dr Johnny van der Merwe referred to a "bloodbath" among prices of fresh
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