{
  "id": 6469010,
  "title": "Ghana wastes up to 50% of fruits and vegetables annually – Agrofresh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/ghana-wastes-up-to-50-of-fruits-and-vegetables-annually-agrofresh",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T20:11:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-wastes-up-to-50-of-fruits-and-vegetables-annually-agrofresh/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana loses between 40% and 50% of its fruits and vegetables annually, according to Mathias Charles Yabe, a social entrepreneur and innovator. This waste occurs throughout the food value chain, from farms to homes and restaurants. Speaking on JoyNews' 13th edition of the Loud and Green X-Space, Mr Yabe highlighted the scale of food waste as a major challenge that requires practical solutions. In farming communities, he noted, issues such as delayed buyer arrivals and lack of storage facilities lead to significant losses. His company, Agrofresh, has addressed this problem by developing solar-powered refrigeration systems for farms and communities, which can extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables from five days to 21 days. These refrigerators are powered by solar energy, making them suitable for areas without access to the national electricity grid. Additionally, Agrofresh has introduced solar-powered refrigerated tricycles to reduce losses during the transportation of fresh produce. These interventions aim to improve farmers' incomes, enhance food supply, and mitigate the environmental impact of food waste. The conversation was part of the 13th edition of the Loud and Green X-Space, which explored opportunities arising from Ghana's climate-related challenges.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana loses 40% to 50% of fruits and vegetables annually",
    "Agrofresh develops solar-powered refrigeration systems",
    "Refrigeration extends shelf life from 5 to 21 days"
  ],
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      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/18-000-babies-born-with-sickle-cell-disease-in-ghana-annually-foscel",
        "published": "2026-09-09T13:23:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "title": "Ghana wastes up to 50% of fruits and vegetables annually – Agrofresh",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/ghana-wastes-up-to-50-of-fruits-and-vegetables-annually-agrofresh-6586320",
        "published": "2026-09-09T20:11:24.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}