
An organisation funded by the Gates Foundation has unveiled new ways to help Kenyan traders reduce food losses and improve the value of their produce, according to Tuko. The initiative targets better outcomes for traders by cutting post-harvest waste and raising produce value. Further details about the methods, funding size, timeline, or expected impact were not included in the report.
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