Project Description Like most other fruits, Tomatoes are best when ripened on the plant. Once tomatoes are harvested, they don’t last very long before they start to go bad. How tomatoes are handled—in the field, during transportation, during the transfer from containers to store shelves, and at the point of sale—determines the fate of tomatoes:…
Project Description Despite its cultural and economic importance, the mango value chain in Sri Lanka faces challenges that contribute to significant postharvest losses. The extensive supply chains, marked by numerous middlemen, result in coordination challenges, inadequate infrastructure, and improper handling practices, leading to substantial losses. These losses have economic, social, and environmental implications, calling for…
On August 12th, 2023, a training and capacity-building session was held at the auditorium of the National Institute of Post-Harvest Management (NIPHM).
The initial meeting with the ACIAR project team took place on August 10th, in the IPS conference room.
