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South Africa produces enough food, yet millions face hunger. Better cold storage could help change that

South Africa can produce enough food for its population, according to official statistics. But millions face hunger, partly because food is lost and wasted in the value chain. An estimated 10.3 million metric tons of food is wasted annually in the country, 19% of it fresh produce.

South Africa produces enough food, yet millions face hunger. Better cold storage could help change that
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South Africa can produce enough food for its population, according to official statistics. But millions face hunger, partly because food is lost and wasted in the value chain. An estimated 10.3 million metric tons of food is wasted annually in the country, 19% of it fresh produce.

Originally published at Phys.org

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