CABI scientists have conducted research which reveals that concerns over pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables is the most frequently cited source of food safety fears amongst consumers in Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya, Pakistan and Uganda.

The researchers, whose findings are published in Global Food Security, suggest consumers who expressed concerns with pesticides are more likely to demand fruits and vegetables from specialist shops and avoid such goods from ‘street hawkers.’

Read more here: Pesticide residue concerns highlighted by fruits and vegetables consumers in five countries, new study reveals - CABI.org