This page is meant to collect relevant resources and information produced by FAO and other partners on the post-harvest management of horticultural and fresh fruits value chains.

The below linked resources are produced from "Case studies on managing quality, assuring safety and reducing post-harvest losses in fruit and vegetable supply chains in South Asian Countries. FAO 2018".

Factsheets

FAO 2018. Low cost, high impact solutions for improving the quality and shelf-life of mangoes in local markets

FAO 2018. Low cost, high impact solutions for improving the quality and shelf-life of snap beans in local markets

FAO 2018. Low cost, high impact solutions for improving the quality and shelf-life of tomatoes in local markets

FAO 2018. Low cost, high impact solutions for improving the quality and shelf-life of bananas in local markets

FAO 2018. Low cost, high impact solutions for improving the quality and shelf-life of mandarins in local markets

FAO 2018. Low cost, high impact solutions for improving the quality and shelf-life of cauliflower in local markets 

Guidance for horticultural supply chain stakeholders

FAO 2018. Post-harvest management of mango for quality and safety assurance

FAO 2018. Post-harvest management of snap bean for quality and safety assurance

FAO 2018. Post-harvest management of tomato for quality and safety assurance

FAO 2018. Post-harvest management of banana for quality and safety assurance

FAO 2018. Post-harvest management of cauliflower for quality and safety assurance

Policy Briefs

FAO 2017. Policy Measures for managing quality and reducing postharvest losses in fresh produce supply chain in South Asian countries.

Other related resources

K.F. Yaptenco, E. B. Esguerra, R. S. Rolle, H. Hewett, Good practice in the design, management and operation of a fresh produce packing-house. FAO Regional office for Asia and the Pacific. Bangkok, 2012.

A. A. S. Villahermosa, L. N. Binh, R.S. Rolle, V. Chonhenchob, Packaging in fresh produce supply chains in Southeast Asia. FAO Regional office for Asia and the Pacific. Bangkok, 2011.

Jennylynd B. James, Tipvanna Ngarmsak, Rosa S. Rolle, Processing of fresh-cut tropical fruits and vegetables:  A technical guide.  FAO Regional office for Asia and the Pacific. Bangkok, 2011.

FAO 2009. Horticultural Chain Management for countries of Asia and the Pacific Region. Training Package

Rosendo S. Rapusas, Rosa S. Rolle, Management of reusable plastic crates in fresh produce supply chains. A technical guide. FAO Regional office for Asia and the Pacific. Bangkok, 2009.