How access to energy can influence food losses

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dc.creatorManas Puri
dc.date2023-04-27T11:17:06Z
dc.date2023-04-27T11:17:06Z
dc.date2016
dc.date2019-07-09T15:41:36.0000000Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T21:54:44Z
dc.descriptionThe report begins by reviewing the evidence to date focussing on the magnitude and geographical distribution of food losses. In the next sections the role of energy in post-harvest losses is discussed. Thereafter, the main entry points within the food value chain where lack of access to energy is the dominant factor influencing food losses is discussed. This report outlines low cost and off-grid post-harvest cooling and processing technologies that can be made available in developing countries. These household to community scale evaporative cooling systems, solar assisted cooling systems and as well as solar drying systems that can help increase shelf life . Additionally, through case studies, focus is laid on assessing the technical and economic feasibility of cooling and processing technologies. Finally, recommendations are made that could be incorporated to further develop food loss strategies that can classify food value chains based on their energy demand. This will enable polic y makers to quickly understand the main technologies for food preservation and processing that can be introduced based on the available energy sources in a given region.
dc.format70 p.
dc.formatapplication/pdf
dc.identifier2664-6137
dc.identifier978-92-5-109563-8
dc.identifier2226-6062
dc.identifierhttps://openknowledge.fao.org/handle/20.500.14283/I6626EN
dc.identifierhttp://www.fao.org/3/i6626en/i6626en.pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/237616
dc.languageEnglish
dc.publisherFAO ;
dc.relationEnvironment and Natural Resources Management Working Paper
dc.rightsFAO
dc.titleHow access to energy can influence food losses
dc.titleHow access to energy can influence food losses
dc.titleA brief overview
dc.typeBook (series)

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