## Traditional Layers of Distribution 1. **Farms** - Individual producers of raw agricultural goods - Often fragmented 2. **Aggregators / Collection Centers** - Pool products from multiple small farms - Conduct basic sorting, grading, packaging 3. **Exporter Distributor** - Handles international sales and logistics - May also be a licensed consolidator or trader 4. **Importer (e.g. Farmio)** - Takes ownership of inbound goods - Clears customs and handles regulatory requirements - Entry point for value chain modernization 5. **Master / Larger Distributors** - Sell in bulk to regional or specialized sub-distributors - Handle cold chain, storage, and warehousing 6. **Sub-distributors / Local Wholesalers** - May operate delivery fleets for wet markets or F&B customers 7. **Retail Nodes** - Wet markets / provision shops - Minimarts / supermarkets - Restaurants / F&B