Navigating food waste and loss in today's world

Cultivating Curiosity

In this episode, we sit down with Angelos Deltsidis, assistant professor and postharvest Extension specialist at the University of Georgia Tifton campus, to explore the important role postharvest physiology has in preserving the quality and safety of our food supply and its broader implications for agriculture and global food security. From the moment fruits and vegetables are harvested to the time they reach our tables, a complex journey unfolds. Tune in to hear how Angelos is developing both innovative technologies and low-tech solutions to tackle postharvest challenges, from controlled atmosphere storage to using natural coatings on fruits and vegetables.
Resources:

• U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
• Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
• Easy steps to reduce food waste from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Content from CAES:

• Serving up the facts: Food science and safety (podcast)
• Healthy holidays: Food safety tips for gifts and gatherings (podcast)
• Assistant professor uses ag tech to increase accessibility, reduce waste (news story)
• CAES researchers find simple solution to keep produce fresh, fight food waste (news story)

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Produced by Jordan Powers, Emily Davenport and Emily Cabrera
Edited by Jordan Powers
Music and sound effects by Mason McClintock, an Athens-based singer, songwriter and storyteller who creates innovative soul-pop music that transcends traditional genre boundaries. Hailing from small-town Southeast Georgia, Mason's influences range from the purest pop to the most powerful gospel. Mason is a former Georgia 4-H'er and University of Georgia graduate! Listen to his music on Spotify.

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