A former student of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and Chief Executive Officer of AkoFresh, Mathias Charles Yabe, has launched a mobile solar-powered cold storage trailer to help farmers reduce post-harvest losses.
The launch comes after the company received the Japanese Award for Most Innovative Development Project 2024 from the Global Development Network.
The new trailer is designed to deliver cold storage services directly to farming communities, particularly in remote areas where access to storage infrastructure remains limited.
According to Yabe, the innovation will help preserve perishable produce such as tomatoes, peppers, and leafy vegetables, which often spoil before reaching the market.
He noted that the company’s solar-powered storage model can extend produce shelf life from a few days to as long as three weeks, allowing farmers more time to sell at better prices.
The mobile system is also expected to support transportation, ease harvest pressure, and reduce food waste during peak farming seasons.
AkoFresh says the initiative forms part of its broader mission to improve farmer incomes, strengthen food systems, and promote climate-smart agriculture across Ghana and West Africa.
KNUST Alumnus Unveils Mobile Solar Cold Storage Innovation for Farmers
KNUST Alumnus Unveils Mobile Solar Cold Storage Innovation for Farmers