First published in 1997, this volume contributes to the knowledge for the trade of vegetables, fruits and tubers (so-called horticultural commodities).

1. Introduction. 2. Food Trade in Sub-Saharan Africa: from the Pre-Colonial Past to the Structural Adjustment Era. 3. Horticulture in Kenya, with Special Reference to the Research Areas. 4. Marketing Channel Analysis: Relevant Aspects for Horticultural Trade in Sub-Saharan Africa. 5. Horticultural Marketing Channels in Kenya: Actors and Institutions. 6. Horticultural Marketing Channels in Kenya: the Collection Stage. 7. Vertical Differentiation of Horticultural Marketing Channels in Kenya: Model, Hypotheses and Data Set. 8. Vertical Differentiations of Horticultural Marketing Channels in Kenya: Testing the Model. 9. Summary and Conclusions.