Market agents are responsible for maintaining the market in terms of:
- Modern facilities that meet the present and future demands of users;
- quality fresh produce in good supply;
- clean market floors for a pleasant and healthy working environment;
- information systems that meet the demands of agents;
- real-time market information;
- a sales system that ensures accurate financial management information and general accountability;
- a budget control system that ensures accurate financial management information and general accountability;
- safe and quick handling of financial transactions;
- regular product audits;
- regular monitoring of prices, product age and grading requirements;
- regular inspection of products for residue;
- daily removal of products that are unsafe for human consumption;
- trolleys for hire;
- security that safeguards market agents and their assets;
- cold storage with stock control and quality control;
- a banana ripening centre with stock and quality control.
Eleven commissioned agents operate at the market and all of them have a good reputation in the fresh produce industry.
Here are their names and contact details: