Supply Chain Strategies and Challenges for Horticultural Produce in the Asia‐Pacific Region

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Food security is one of the major global concerns today, with around 13% of all food produced being wasted along the supply chain. Asia‐Pacific region is one of the major contributors towards global food production with varying levels of postharvest losses depending upon the country and produce type. Numerous conventional and emerging technologies have been evaluated across the region. Previous research has shown promising results with improved cold chain systems and optimised packaging and storage systems. As most countries in Asia‐Pacific have majority of smallholder farmers, significant improvements have been observed when farmers collaborated in organised groups, as collective action promoted shared learning, economical access to technologies, and improved coordination throughout the supply chain. However, the adoption of new technologies across the region is inconsistent due to factors such as unreliable cold‐chain access, higher costs, limited technical capacity, and diverse environmental conditions. The efficacy of postharvest technology is usually specific to produce, cultivar, and environmental conditions, highlighting the necessity for localised solutions adapted to regional supply‐chain situations. The review summarises the challenges and opportunities for the Asia‐Pacific region to mitigate postharvest losses, enhance growers’ profitability, and improve food security, through coordinated, evidence‐based postharvest management strategies.

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