It has been estimated that one-third of global food is lost or wasted, entailing significant
environmental, economic, and social costs. The scale and impact of food loss and waste …

Access to energy is widely known to promote socio-economic development; however, the
linkage between access to energy and gender equality in education and the channels …

The availability of on-farm storage and processing is a critical challenge facing small
farmers, which hinders agricultural productivity. Thirty per cent of the food produced globally …

Natural resources are consumed in food production, and food loss is consequently
accompanied with a loss of resources as well as greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This …

The objective of this experimental study was to evaluate the effect of twin layer solar tunnel
drying on physicochemical quality of tomato slices. The novelty of this dryer is that it has two …

Postharvest food loss remains one of the major food security challenges in Sub-Saharan
Africa (Africa). In Tanzania, it is estimated that about 50 percent of fresh tomatoes perish …

As climate change and increased frequency of extreme weather events threaten local and
national Food, Energy and Waters (FEW) systems, policymakers and planners are asked to …

In tomato drying, degradation in final quality may occur based on the drying method used
and predrying preparation. Hence, this research was conducted to evaluate the effect of …

Global concerns about climate change and its effects and the quest for sustainable
development have necessitated policy actions, including energy interventions. Besides the …

This paper was written by experts from Wageningen University & Research (WUR),
representing their combined expertise on food chains, post-harvest technology …