Benin: Producers and experts debate access to supermarkets for local products

An October 15, 2026 workshop at the Benin Chamber of Commerce and Industry brought together producers, entrepreneurs and specialists to examine barriers to getting local products into supermarkets. Moderated by Mabel Adekambi, the discussion covered health standards, distribution, certification, product quality and visibility. Carole Fachina, head of King of Soto, shared her company’s experience, while sociologist Aimé V. Tcheffa discussed factors that lead some consumers to favor imported goods.