Sh50 billion food lost to poor handling says VDMA

More than 40 per cent of food produced in Kenya is lost to poor storage, inadequate processing and packaging. Martina Claus, a representative of VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association, the Germany Engineering Federation said the food losses contribute to starvation and poverty.

“We are concerned that food demand is increasing but there are a lot of losses occasioned by poor processing and packaging as companies continue to rely on outdated technology. Most farmers lack cooling systems, modern and sufficient storage facilities,” said Ms Claus.