Vertical coordination and <scp>post‐harvest</scp> losses: Implications on food loss

Dsouza, Alwin; Mishra, Ashok K.; Webster, Scott

doi:10.1002/aepp.13210

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“…India's post-harvest losses are a result of a complex interplay of various factors, both infrastructural and operational (Debebe, 2022;Dsouza et al, 2023;Gebreegziabher& Van Kooten, 2020). One of the primary contributors to these losses is the fragmented and extended supply chain that spans from the farm gate to the market.…”

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Indiaʼs Post-Harvest Paradox: Exploring Infrastructure Deficits and Opportunities for Food Security

Jolly,

Samuel

2023

CBR

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This research delved into India's substantial post-harvest losses, highlighting the consequential effects on the country's food and nutritional security. Despite its position as a leading global agricultural producer, India faces pronounced food wastage, largely attributed to suboptimal post-harvest management and infrastructure. The study's objectives were to quantify these losses, ascertain their repercussions on food security, and evaluate the prevailing state of post-harvest facilities. Leveraging secondary data from governmental agencies, including the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare and the National Centre for Cold Chain Development, the research juxtaposed horticultural data against WHO benchmarks, scrutinized wastage rates of key agricultural products, and gauged the efficacy of the existing cold chain mechanisms. The results revealed a significant increase in agricultural yield, yet a substantial fraction remains unutilized, with perishables like fruits and vegetables bearing the brunt of the wastage. The primary culprits identified were the insufficiency of cold chain amenities and ineffective post-harvest practices. With India's population trajectory on an upward curve, addressing these post-harvest challenges is imperative for fortifying food security. The research accentuates the pressing need for technological advancements, bolstered investments in post-harvest infrastructure, and strategic policy overhauls to curtail these losses and enhance India's food security framework.

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Indiaʼs Post-Harvest Paradox: Exploring Infrastructure Deficits and Opportunities for Food Security

Jolly,

Samuel

2023

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“…Consequently, it is imperative to implement advancements in postharvest technology, including suitable harvesting methods and packing techniques, to diminish postharvest losses and increase the overall quality of fresh produce. This will ultimately lead to increased consumption of fresh fruits [88,89].…”

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Postharvest Losses and Management of Horticultural Produce: A Review

Bisht,

Singh

2024

JSRR

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Horticultural postharvest losses pose a significant challenge to the supply chain and economic growth, particularly in impoverished nations. This review paper explores the multifaceted issues surrounding postharvest losses in horticultural crops and emphasizes the critical role of technological innovations in mitigating these losses. Various stakeholders within the value chain, including farmers, handlers, and consumers, face substantial risks due to insufficient postharvest handling techniques. The study underscores the urgency of adopting advanced postharvest technologies, focusing on enhanced harvesting and packaging strategies. By using cutting-edge technologies, it is possible to lower losses after harvest and raise the general standard of fresh produce. The improper use of packing materials and inadequate packaging methods significantly contribute to these losses, making it imperative to address these aspects for sustainable solutions. This comprehensive review not only identifies the reason for fruit and vegetable losses after harvesting within the countries but also provides actionable insights into mitigating measures. This article intends to support the creation of a robust and successful horticulture supply chain by addressing the issues and offering workable solutions. The integration of technological advancements in harvesting, handling, and packaging processes emerges as a key element in the overall strategy to reduce postharvest losses and promote economic growth in resource-constrained regions.

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“…Post-harvest losses are a persistent problem in value chains of perishable crops. Poor value chain coordination, inappropriate use of technologies, and weak institutionalization and services, for instance distribution networks and infrastructure, limit progress in reducing PHLs (Kitinoja et al, 2018;Stathers et al, 2020;Dsouza et al, 2021). The current understanding of transport and logistics in perishable crops indicates that distance to markets and means of transport influence the performance of transportation (Ahumada and Villalobos, 2011;Chitranshi et al, 2020).…”

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Distribution, transportation, and coordination in African indigenous vegetables value chains: A scoping review

Alulu

Makyao

Huyskens-Keil

et al. 2023

Front. Environ. Econ.

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Malnutrition continues to be a major problem with negative implications on economic and human development in many parts of the world, including in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Strengthening promising underutilized crops that are nutrient dense, climate resilient, and locally adaptable is an instrumental approach to enhancing dietary diversity. Due to their nutritional and economic benefits, African Indigenous Vegetables (AIVs) have the potential to contribute to livelihoods and address challenges of food and nutrition insecurity. Despite their importance but due to their perishability, AIVs tend to suffer from high post-harvest losses (PHLs). Effective distribution systems along the value chain have the potential to reduce PHLs for AIVs. We therefore conducted a scoping review on transport systems and coordination in AIVs value chains in SSA. The objectives of this review were to summarize and analyze the focus of research in AIVs transport, to analyze the extent to which the literature synthesizes interactions of sub-components of the chains, and to identify knowledge gaps in AIVs transport literature. Based on the research foci, we categorize the reviewed articles into seven themes. Our analyses indicate that distance to agricultural market is a fundamental aspect of AIVs transportation, as it interacts with transport costs, market participation, produce quality, and profit efficiency. Results show that collective action is instrumental in the coordination of AIVs transportation and that it contributes to cost reduction. Following light exploration of determinants of choice of means of transport, we recommend further research in this area for improvement of transportation in AIVs value chains.

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Vertical coordination and post‐harvest losses: Implications on food loss

Cited by 16 publications

References 40 publications

Indiaʼs Post-Harvest Paradox: Exploring Infrastructure Deficits and Opportunities for Food Security

Indiaʼs Post-Harvest Paradox: Exploring Infrastructure Deficits and Opportunities for Food Security

Postharvest Losses and Management of Horticultural Produce: A Review

Distribution, transportation, and coordination in African indigenous vegetables value chains: A scoping review

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