Perishable foods, like fruits, vegetable, and animal source foods are nutrient-dense but are spoiled easily when not stored adequately, contributing to food loss and waste and price volatility. Solar powered cold units can prevent this issue in environments where electricity supply is unreliable or limited by improving storage quality and reducing post-harvest losses.
Perishable foods, like fruits, vegetable, and animal source foods are nutrient-dense but are spoiled easily when not stored adequately, contributing to food loss and waste and price volatility. Solar powered cold units can prevent this issue in environments where electricity supply is unreliable or limited by improving storage quality and reducing post-harvest losses.
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To revolutionize the agricultural sector by empowering farmers with sustainable and affordable solar-powered cold chain solutions to extend the shelf life of farm produce, eradicate food waste and preserve its nutritional value for consumers, to create a healthier and sustainable future for all.
By 2030, Ecotutu aims to be the hub for affordable and reliable cooling tech in Nigeria, benefitting businesses across the food chain. Deployed in key production points and markets, this solution will curb food waste, reduce malnutrition, and boost the productivity and income of producers.
By 2030, Zunog’s innovative approach promises a significant improvement in dietary health by addressing Vitamin A deficiency prevalent in Nigeria. Through locally adapted, solar-powered storage units for orange-fleshed sweet potatoes, Zunog ensures extended availability of this nutrient-rich crop. By reducing post-harvest losses, this solution offers
Low-cost photovoltaic films and panels, along with improved batteries for storage, in vehicles and facilities, enable widespread upgrading of refrigeration and freezer capacity. This innovation improves the availability and nutritional quality of fresh fruits, vegetables, and animal-sourced foods and catalyzes growth in the supply chain.