Reducing postharvest losses (PHLs) of food crops is a critical component of sustainably
increasing agricultural productivity. Many PHL reduction interventions have been tested, but …

In recent years, the question of food losses and waste (FLW) has been the subject of much
debate. When it comes to food security, the preservation of natural resources and potential …

The research, development practitioner, and donor community has begun to focus on food
loss and waste–often referred to as post-harvest losses (PHL)–in Sub-Saharan Africa. This …

Grain storage loss is a major contributor to post-harvest losses and is one of the main
causes of food insecurity for smallholder farmers in developing countries. Thus, the objective …

The mention of specific companies or of certain manufacturers' products does not imply that
they are endorsed or recommended by the World Health Organization in preference to …

How to eradicate hunger and achieve food security remains a key developmental issue,
particular in countries south of the Sahara. Most of the empirical literature focuses on …

Food waste undermines long-term resilience of the global food system by aggravating
ecosystem damage. The global community must therefore work to reduce the amount of food …

Everyone knows about seasonality. But what exactly do we know? This study systematically
measures seasonal price gaps at 193 markets for 13 food commodities in seven African …

Postharvest loss exacerbates the food insecurity and welfare loss of farming households in
developing countries. This paper analyzes the impact of improved storage technologies on …

Insect pests are a key constraint to effective utilization of cereal crops in sub-Saharan Africa
(SSA), with damage caused by these pests in the stores of particular concern. Although a …