Picture of Coldhubs 2.0 In 2013, at Farin Gada Market in Jos, Plateau State, the problem was impossible to ignore. Fresh cabbages were deteriorating in the market while farmers and traders had little choice but to sell quickly, accept lower prices or watch part of their harvest become waste. The request from the farmers was […]
A cold room cannot undo every post-harvest mistake. From field heat and handling to packaging and transportation, protecting fresh produce requires a cold chain that starts at harvest.
Every August, women return home with ideas, resources and networks. What if those same gatherings became a starting point for tackling food loss, protecting livelihoods and strengthening local food systems?
How a workforce made up of 88% young people at ColdHubs is helping reshape the infrastructure behind Africa’s food systems.
The Obvious Changes When A Community Has Access to Reliable Cold Storage? A Look At The State of The Swali Market Two Months After The Launch. What changes when a community that has spent years racing against food spoilage finally has access to reliable cold storage? At first, it may look like a simple change […]
Pepper prices jump over 100% as supply tightens, while Spring Onions flood the market and face very high spoilage risk. Get this week’s prices, trends and cold-chain tips across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones — 24–29 August.
For a farmer or trader, selling fresh produce should be a business decision. But when there is nowhere to safely store that produce, the decision can become a race against time.
Every year on 12 August, the world marks International Youth Day-a day to recognise the contributions of young people and reflect on the opportunities, challenges, and aspirations that shape their lives.
The 2026 theme, “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations,” highlights an important reality. The reality that young people may live in different communities, work in different sectors, and face different circum
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IMPACT STORIES: How ColdHubs is Transforming the Lives of Farmers, Fisherfolk and Market Traders
“Development is often measured in kilometres of roads built, megawatts of electricity generated, or billions invested. Yet sometimes, its most enduring impact can be found in something far simpler: a tomato that reaches the market fresh, a basket of fish that does not spoil overnight, or a farmer who finally earns the true value of […]
Discover why preserving food is essential to conserving natural resources and protecting the environment on World Nature Conservation Day.