Driving innovation and collective action in Indonesia's fish value chain to reduce food loss and make nutritious foods more available and affordable

Driving innovation and collective action in Indonesia's fish value chain

- 12/11/2020

Food loss is a big challenge in Indonesia, with loss of nutritious fresh fish particularly significant. Indonesia is ranked second in the world for food loss1, suffering a yearly loss of approximately 13 million tons2, equating to 300 kg per person per year and comprising about 20% of agricultural crops and 30%3 of fisheries products.
Tomatoes - the world's most popular vegetable

Tomatoes - the world's most popular vegetable

- 29/09/2020

In countries where the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) main offices are located, tomatoes vary in abundance - with the average supply from approximately one tenth of a medium-sized (60g) tomato per person per week in Ethiopia, to four medium-sized tomatoes per person per week in India, and up to 12 medium-sized tomatoes per person per week in the US.
Reducing food loss and waste during COVID-19

Reducing food loss and waste during COVID-19

-  Online Webinar, Global

The Jakarta Post webinar series will discuss issues of food loss and waste. Coinciding with the commemoration of the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste the webinar will feature authoritative speakers, including policymakers, representatives of nonprofit foundations and independent observers.
The small and mighty enterprises feeding Africa and Asia

The small and mighty enterprises feeding Africa and Asia

- 20/07/2020

In low-income countries, poor dietary diversity is driven in large part by the low availability and affordability of nutritious foods like fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy products and other animal sourced foods. In a recent assessment, GAIN determined that small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), or small and mighty enterprises as GAIN likes to call them, produce, process or sell up to 70% of nutritious food sold in low-income markets in Africa.
Postharvest Loss Alliance for Nutrition (PLAN)

Postharvest Loss Alliance for Nutrition (PLAN)

- 06/07/2020

In 2016, the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and its partners spotted a gap in postharvest loss interventions targeted to a) nutritious foods and b) working in the supply chain beyond the farm. The Postharvest Loss Alliance for Nutrition (PLAN) was launched in Nigeria.
Reducing post-harvest loss needs to be at the heart of building a better food system post COVID-19

Reducing post-harvest loss needs to be at the heart of building a better food system post COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every aspect of life, including how food is distributed, purchased and consumed. In low-income countries, consumers have had to contend with higher food prices and less fresh, nutritious food available to eat. While the pandemic has had a devastating short-term impact on all those who rely on local food systems, it has also exposed their underlying fragility.
Strengthening the business links in Nigeria’s cold chain

Strengthening the business links in Nigeria’s cold chain

- 24/06/2020

In Nigeria, 40–50% of fresh fruits and vegetables are lost during crating, transportation, storage and processing. In the tomato sector, for instance, it is estimated that more than 40% of tomato production does not reach consumers. One of the main reasons for this massive waste is the lack of a temperature-controlled supply chain— known as cold chain which prevents fresh foods from spoiling between farm and market.
Power on your plate

Power on your plate

-  Arusha, Tanzania

"Power on your plate" is an all-Africa summit on diversifying food systems with African traditional vegetables to increase health, nutrition and wealth. With more than 20% of Africa’s population undernourished and close to one-third food insecure, it is clear that food systems must change - to nourish people, not merely feed them.