Reducing On-Farm Food Losses
In the OIC Member Countries
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A recent literature review published by PEF reported on fruit and vegetable losses in five OIC
member countries in North Africa and the Middle East.
Table 2.9: North Africa and Middle East Fresh Produce Losses
Country Crops Data Collection
Methods
Losses (%) Citation
Egypt Oranges
Tomatoes
Sampling 14%
15%
El Shazly et al
2009
Egypt Pomegranate
Onion
Sampling 23%
19%
Tolba
2009
Iran Grapes Survey 13% Jowkar 2005
Jordan Tomato
Eggplant
Pepper
Squash
Sampling 18%
19.4%
23%
21.9%
El-Assi 2002
Oman Fresh produce Survey 3–19% Opara 2003
Saudi Arabia Tomato
Cucumber
Figs
Grapes
Dates
Survey 17%
21.3%
19.8%
15.9 %-22.8%
15%
Al-Kahtani
and
Kaleefah
2011
Source: PEF White Paper 15-02, 2015.
In contrast, Tables 2.11 and 2.12 provide a summary of the literature review findings.
Table 2.10: Summary Table for Literature Review on Fruit Losses
Country/Region Bananas Mangoes Litchis Citrus Olives Fruits
Globally 4-12% at harvest
Bangladesh 3.5% at
harvest
20% 23-43%
Benin 17-70% 32%
Guyana 32%
Morocco 30%
Nigeria 40-50%
Nigeria 30-50%
Egypt 14% 23% pomegranate
Iran 13% grapes
Oman 3–19%