Community-Based Tourism (CBT) offers a sustainable development pathway by empowering local communities to manage tourism activities that generate income, create employment, conserve the environment, and promote cultural ...

Post-harvest losses in Sri Lanka constitute a critical challenge to national food security and the sustainability of agricultural livelihoods. Current estimates indicate that 20% to 40% of vegetables and 30% to 40% of ...

This review examines how circular economy (CE) principles can be applied to reduce post harvest losses (PHL) in agriculture, particularly in developing nations where PHL significantly undermines food security, economic ...

This study developed a natural fruit-based Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) using watermelon powder, which is hydrating and nutritious due to its natural sugars, potassium and bioactive compounds. Watermelon is often ...

Drying vegetables enhances their value by reducing moisture content and inhibiting microbial growth, thereby extending shelf-life. It minimizes post-harvest losses and enables off-season availability. However, drying ...

Defatted Desiccated Coconut Flour (DDCF) is a gluten-free, high-fiber, low-carbohydrate ingredient derived from virgin coconut oil production. This study evaluated the quality and shelf life of an instant muffin mix ...