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 […]
As the year passed, the world’s reliance on technology increased. In fact, accelerated digitalization and innovation are evidenced by increased investment in emerging technologies to solve issues in different sectors of life. Recently, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) launched a comprehensive, practical, and accessible toolbox designed to help all those […]
Group pictures of ColdHubs Team, Development Partners and Leaders of Host Community, Kaduna State Government. As part of its social impact towards reducing food loss and improving agricultural value in Africa, ColdHubs, with support from Heifer International, launched a 100-ton solar-powered cold room for fruits and vegetables storage and preservation in Dan Magaji Fruit and […]
Mango season in Nigeria is between February and June, depending on ecological zones, regions, and varieties of the fruit. Mango is a fragile fruit that is seasonal and highly perishable; every year, the fruit is wasted more than it is consumed and utilized. In developing countries, farmers continue to employ the traditional method of shaking […]