Agricultural waste plagues Sub-Saharan Africa, where several nations straddle the world’s largest desert with its arid winds, and the choking humidity of one of the globe’s largest rainforests. A dedicated cadre of specialists there have been battling the problem for decades, and simple technologies are helping them, but governments’ lack of funding, ineptitude, and recalcitrance continue to undermine their efforts.
“The future of development means putting post-harvest losses on the agenda, but f…
The author delves into applications of active and intelligent packaging, including modified atmosphere packaging, antimicrobial films and barriers, and time-temperature sensors.
News and trends about the food system.
News and trends about the food system.
Still largely undiscovered by U.S. consumers, the ingredients and cuisines of Africa present opportunities for product developers seeking to create novel food experiences.
This Food Science for Relief and Development column discusses a small food extruder developed at Purdue University and now used to advance food security in Africa.