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The study aims to identify and address bottlenecks in post-harvest handling systems to reduce losses of fruits and vegetables in Côte d'Ivoire.

February 28, 2026Open Access

Improving Post-Harvest Handling Systems to Minimise Fruit and Vegetable Losses in Côte d'Ivoire

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Mixed-methods approach identifies solutions to minimize fruit and vegetable losses in Côte d'Ivoire, suggesting actionable steps for stakeholders.

The study aims to identify and address bottlenecks in post-harvest handling systems to reduce losses of fruits and vegetables in Côte d'Ivoire.
Conducted surveys and interviews to gather data on current post-harvest practices.
Performed on-site assessments to pinpoint weaknesses in handling systems.
Analyzed survey results to quantify losses for specific fruits, such as mangoes and tomatoes.
Identified post-harvest losses of 58% for mangoes and 42% for tomatoes.
Proposed interventions potentially reduced losses by an average of 15%.
Significant reductions observed: 30% for mangoes and 20% for tomatoes.

Modibo et al. (2004) studied this question.

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Mixed-methods approach identifies solutions to minimize fruit and vegetable losses in Côte d'Ivoire, suggesting actionable steps for stakeholders.