PIWA

While global food prices are under pressure, we consider it crucial to develop an African company being able to support the demand in the continent tor affordable state of the art postharvest technology enabling any entity in Africa involved in handling and storage of grains to preserve quality and reduce losses at competitive price levels... PIWA has been set up to address the growing need in Africa and globally for sustainable postharvest solutions. Many agricultural products are harvested once or twice a year and then usually are dried to be stored for at least several months until better marketing pricing can be achieved or till the need arises for exporting or for additional processes. While these commodities are stored and/or transported they are to remain free of infestation and molds and preferably retain specific taste, aroma and color. Modified atmosphere is a general name for technologies where the storage atmosphere is changed and quality can be preserved for extended..