Albania

Innovative, cost effective and environmentally friendly drying system for MAPs in Devoll, Albania

Innovative, cost effective and environmentally friendly drying system for MAPs in Devoll, Albania

CNVP Albania in partnership with Shaholli company have supported the establishment of a new flat-bed drying facility for MAPs in Devoll, Albania. This investment is supported by the Sida funded LED project which is being implemented in 6 regions in Albania.

 

Post-harvest loss and improper drying practices account for about 40 % of quality loss for MAPs. LED project is working with market actors to introduce innovative drying models and address the sectors constraints.

 

What does this investment mean for Shaholli company?

 

✅The company dries MAPs in a new and clean facility.

✅The drying time for MAPs has shortened by over 60 %.

✅Increased quality of MAPs

✅Reduced costs for drying MAPs

✅Environmentally friendly business

 

What brings this investment to MAP farmers in Devolli?

 

✅Improved access to high quality drying technology for about 300 MAP farmers

✅Deliver fresh product to the company

✅Increased incomes

✅Reduced costs and time