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🐟 Post-Harvest Loss Control
In 2024, we launched a collaboration with WorldFish under the Sia-Africa BlueTech Superhighway (AABS) to tackle fish post-harvest loss (PHL) in coastal Kenya. Through this initiative we assess both qualitative and quantitative losses along the fish value chain and develop actionable, community-driven solutions
🌍 Why It Matters
Post-harvest losses in the fish sector don’t just mean fewer meals; they mean less income, more waste and higher pressure on marine resources. Our initial assessment in the Kibuyuni Beach Management Unit in Kwale county, Kenya found that inadequate storage, delayed transport and seasonal supply swings were driving significant losses.
By reducing loss and waste, we boost incomes for fishers and processors, improve fish quality and safety, and help build a sustainable coastal economy.
⚙️ How It Works
We address post-harvest loss through a three-step process:
- 🔍 Engage & Map: We work with communities to identify where losses happen and gather gender-sensitive data.
- ❄️ Design Solutions: We test and introduce cooling, storage, and drying solutions that reduce spoilage and improve market readiness.
- 🤝 Scale & Influence Policy: We partner with institutions such as the Kenya Marine & Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI) and Pwani University to build evidence and influence policy on post-harvest management.
The Impact
📊 Milestones & Impact
- 🔍 Assessment conducted in the Kibuyuni fish value chain — identifying key loss points such as poor storage, delayed transport, and seasonal supply gaps.
- 🤝 Partnership established with research institutions to host one master’s student conducting focused research on post-harvest loss (PHL).
- 👥 Engagement sessions held with value-chain actors — fishers, processors, and dealers — to raise awareness on PHL and co-create community-owned solutions.
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