How Access to Energy Can Influence Food Losses

Reviews the evidence to date on the magnitude and geographical distribution of food losses. The report further looks at the role of energy in post-harvest losses and the main entry points within the food value chain, where lack of access to energy is the dominant factor influencing food losses. It also outlines low-cost and off-grid post-harvest cooling and processing technologies.

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This report begins by reviewing the evidence to date on the magnitude and geographical distribution of food losses. It further reviews the role of energy in post-harvest losses and the main entry points within the food value chain, where lack of access to energy is the dominant factor influencing food losses. The report also outlines low-cost and off-grid post-harvest cooling and processing technologies.