Kenya 
African Cold Chain and Food Logistics 2026: The 30 Percent Post-Harvest Loss Problem and the Operators Addressing It
Nigeria
Agriculture
African post-harvest losses for perishable produce have been reported above 30 percent in multiple markets, one of the highest loss rates in the world. Twiga Foods reduced its sourced-farmer loss rate to 4 percent. ColdHubs extends perishable shelf life from 2 days to over 21 days with solar-powered storage. This report maps the cold chain and food logistics landscape and the operators working to close the loss gap.
African post-harvest losses are among the highest in the world. The Food and Agriculture Organization and multiple other sources have reported that fresh produce losses can exceed 30 percent in many African markets, meaning that nearly a third of what farmers grow spoils, is damaged, or becomes unsellable before it rea...
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