Ghana wastes up to 50% of fruits and vegetables annually – Agrofresh
Ghana wastes between 40% and 50% of its fruits and vegetables annually, social entrepreneur, innovator and changemaker Mathias Charles Yabe has said. He said the losses occur across the food value chain, from farms and marketplaces to homes, restaurants and food joints.
Ghana loses between 40% and 50% of its fruits and vegetables to waste each year, according to Mathias Charles Yabe, a social entrepreneur and innovator. This waste happens throughout the entire food supply chain, from farms and markets to homes and restaurants. Speaking on JoyNews' 13th edition of Loud and Green X-Space, Yabe emphasized the urgent need for practical solutions to address the issue.
In Ghana, around 40 to 50% of food is wasted annually, primarily due to fruits and vegetables. This loss is a significant challenge, especially in farming communities lacking reliable electricity access for conventional refrigeration systems. To tackle this problem, Yabe founded Agrofresh, which has developed solar-powered refrigeration systems for farms and communities.
These fridges can extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables from five days to up to 21 days. Additionally, Agrofresh has introduced solar-powered refrigerated tricycles to help reduce post-harvest losses during transportation. These innovations aim to improve farmers' incomes, strengthen food supply, and minimize the environmental impact of food waste.
The conversation took place during the 13th edition of the Loud and Green X-Space, which explored opportunities arising from Ghana's climate challenges.
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