Artisanal bakeries in Niger fight for survival
By DW
27 December 2021 |
12:15 pm
In Zinder, Niger, industrial bakeries are taking over, leaving artisanal bakeries fighting for survival. These smaller bakeries now have to be strategic when it comes to supplying customers and boosting profits.
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