After realizing the lack of post-harvest facilities for small-scale farmers in Tanzania to avoid post-harvest food losses, MAVUNOLAB was founded to address this food security problem. Our mission is to work with local and foreign innovators to prevent post-harvest food losses through affordable solutions and create economic opportunities for the youth and small-scale farmers. We combine research, smart innovations, and youth creativity in designing and delivering products that respond to farmers’ needs. Our work is based on the belief that preventing food loss and waste has a profound impact on farmers’ livelihoods and a sustainable solution to food shortages in Tanzania.
The Problem
In Tanzania, almost 50% of the food produced by hard-working small-scale farmers perish before it reaches consumers and markets. Lack of affordable and efficient technologies to prevent such losses, limited post-harvest management training, and poor handling of food products soon after harvest are some of the many reasons for high post-harvest food losses. To address these problems, MAVUNOLAB designs develops and deploys affordable post-harvest facilities suitable for small-scale farmers, food processors, and traders in Tanzania and beyond. Our products enhance productivity by reducing food losses improving farmers’ livelihoods, especially women who dominate the food supply chain.
Our Vision
To be a leading provider of affordable and efficient post-harvest technologies in Tanzania and East Africa.
Our Mission
To reduce food loss and waste, improve farmers' livelihoods, and create economic opportunities for young postharvest innovators in Tanzania.
Our Values
Empathy
Affordability
Solution Focused
Our Products & Services
MAVUNOLAB Affordable Solar Dryer
Multipurpose Solar-powered Food Cabinet Drier
Drying Capacity: Up to 200KGs per day
Drying Time: 6-7hrs
Multipurpose: Dries seaweed, fish (Dagaa), fruits, and vegetables
Multipurpose Solar-powered Food Drying Hubs
Multipurpose: Drying and processing Seaweed, Fish (Dagaa), Fruits and Vegetables
Drying Capacity: Up 2 tonnes per Day
Energy Source: 100% Solar-powered
Eco-Results: Up to 40% Food Loss Reduced
Next Steps
Product Improvement
Enhance the drying capacity of our Affordable Solar Dryer.
Research & Development
Research and development of other post-harvest products, including solar-powered cold storage, food processing machines, food safety technologies, and other postharvest facilities.
Local Capacity Building
Train more local technicians to meet the demand for our products from our end users.
Partnerships & Collaboration
Collaborate with international innovators to bring state-of-the-art post-harvest facilities to the Tanzanian market.
Our Impact
Farmers, Fish Processors and Food Vendors Empowered
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Small-scale Women Farmers and Fish Processors Trained on Post-harvest Food Loss Management and Food Safety Practises
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Youth Trained on Solar Drying Technology
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Solar-powered Food Drying Facilities Deployed
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Solar-powered Seaweed Drying and Processing Hub Established in Zanzibar