Post-Harvest Solutions for Food Security: Reducing Waste and Preserving Nutritional Value in Crop Production
Ruchika Zalpouri, Kulwinder Kaur, Baldev Singh Kalsi and Pratik Pandit Potdar
2025/02/11
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14851599
ABSTRACT
This editorial addresses the critical role of post-harvest solutions in advancing global food security by minimizing food waste and preserving nutritional value. Post-harvest losses, especially in developing regions, significantly impact food availability and quality. With nutrient loss in harvested crops due to exposure to heat, light, and other environmental factors, methods such as cold storage, biofortification, and smart packaging prove essential for retaining nutrient density. Additionally, supportive policy frameworks and international collaboration are necessary to scale these technologies and empower farmers. By enhancing post-harvest practices, sustainable food systems can be achieved to meet the dietary needs of a growing population.
AUTHOR AFFILIATIONS
1 ICAR-Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering & Technology (CIPHET), Ludhiana, Punjab, India
2 Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India
3 Associate Solution Leader, Brane Enterprise Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, Telangana, India
4 Assistant Professor, Maharashtra Institute of Technology (Autonomous), Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, India
CITATION
Zalpouri R, Kaur K, Kalsi BS, Potdar PP (2025) Post-Harvest Solutions for Food Security: Reducing Waste and Preserving Nutritional Value in Crop Production. Environmental Science Archives 4(1): 81-84.
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