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This study aims to explore the relationship between food hygiene and safety practices and their impact on business sustainability among informal food vendors.

April 25, 2026Urban ScienceOpen Access

Investigating Food Hygiene and Safety Practices as Determinants of Business Sustainability in Informal Food Vending

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This study aims to explore the relationship between food hygiene and safety practices and their impact on business sustainability among informal food vendors.
Cross-sectional mixed-methods design combining vendor interviews (n = 30) and structured stall observations (n = 30)
Quantitative data analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis.
Only 50% of vendors held a valid Certificate of Acceptability, with certification significantly linked to vendor experience (p = 0.005).
70% reported hygiene awareness and 77% prior training, but notable gaps persisted in practices like sanitation and pest control.
Compliance with hygiene practices was positively associated with gender, education, and business duration, suggesting that better hygiene correlates with greater income and customer loyalty.

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Cross-sectional study investigates the role of hygiene practices in enhancing business sustainability among informal food vendors, highlighting critical implications.

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Sepadi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ec5b6088ba6daa22dace87 https://doi.org/10.3390/urbansci10050223

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Cross-sectional study investigates the role of hygiene practices in enhancing business sustainability among informal food vendors, highlighting critical implications.

Investigating Food Hygiene and Safety Practices as Determinants of Business Sustainability in Informal Food Vending

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