ColdHubs has unveiled two more 3-ton solar-powered Cold Rooms in Bodija Market, Ibadan, and Aje Market, Oshogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. This is aimed at reducing high levels of food spoilage. According to Chief Executive Officer, ColdHubs, Nnaemeka Ikegwuonu, the goal is to reduce post-harvest losses affecting smallholder farmers and retailers of vegetables, dairy products, and […]
ColdHubs, has unveiled five units, 20-tonnes refrigerated trucks into its refrigeration transportation services in Nigeria. The five additional refrigerated trucks make it a total of seven trucks ColdHubs is deploying to ensure the safe transportation, storage and distribution of temperature-sensitive products. Speaking at the “Launch, Showcase and Induction” of the trucks in Lagos Nigeria, the […]
Nigerians experience a scarcity of tomatoes as pests ravage tomato farms in major producing states in the Country. The outbreak of this disease called Tuta Absoluta, popularly called Ebola, has led to a rapid increase in the price of tomatoes and other foods across the Nation. With an annual output of 2.4 million metric tons, […]
The truth remains that governments and investors in sub-Saharan Africa have yet to explore the natural resources and agricultural goldmines within their reach. There is so much consideration given to solid minerals, while a lot of agricultural products are still untapped. Strawberry is one of the numerous crops whose economic impacts have not been mined, […]
South-eastern Nigeria is among the six geopolitical regions in Nigeria, comprising five States: Abia, Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi, and Enugu. The region is known for its unique cultural heritage and diversity and contributes significantly to the diverse economy of the country, which includes agriculture, trade, manufacturing, and services. They are popularly known for the Cultivation of […]
#WRD2023 World Refrigeration Day is celebrated annually every June 26th, to raise global awareness about the importance of refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump technologies for the comfort of life. The event is mostly recognized and supported globally by industry, professional groups, scientific and engineering associations, as well as by governments and individuals. Theme for […]
Agriculture is a major source of income for households in Africa. Small-holder farmers are faced with challenges such as climate change, government policy, a lack of funding, and post-harvest loss. The United Nations regarding food wastage has revealed that food wastage in Nigeria per citizen is the highest in Africa, adding that Nigerians trash at […]
Source: Prime Agro Seed Linkedln To mark World Refrigeration Day 2023, Prime Agro Seed has outlined the impacts and contributions of refrigeration to agricultural production in Africa. The Head of sales and Marketing, Tiah David Tiah, said that refrigeration is a core part of fruit and vegetable production that helps extend the shelf life of […]
Avocado is scientifically known as Perisea Americana, which belongs to the laurel family of evergreen trees. The fruit is known to have an oval shape with a very greenish color when unripe and a dark color when ripened for consumption. Avocado is highly nutritional, contains vitamins and minerals, and is widely used in a variety […]
Vendors in the Fruit and Vegetable Market in Benin City, Nigeria, have Lauded ColdHub’s efforts towards reducing losses in perishable produce. The Community Chief, Ambrose Sarkin, disclosed this during the commissioning of a new ColdHubs facility in Benin City on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Sarkin noted that the innovation is the first of its kind […]