Eastern Africa's horticulture industry is being urged to prioritize investments in logistics and cold-chain infrastructure to significantly reduce post-harvest losses and enhance global competitiveness.

• Estimated post-harvest losses range from 30 to 80 percent in parts of the horticultural value chain.
• The Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA), launched recently in Nairobi, is spearheading the call for integrated solutions.
• Key stakeholders advocate for a shift from individual problem-solving to a comprehensive system protecting produce from farm to market, including digitalization and a potential move towards sea freight.