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Selection of conventional preservation technologies using analytical hierarchy process

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Vegetable crop quality loss commences right along the route of harvesting, transportation, storage, and delivery to consumers. Despite the huge postharvest loss of horticultural crops recorded, no reports have been disclosed on alternative preservation technologies in Ethiopia. Herein, an analytical hierarchy process was employed to select the best food preservation technology. Pairwise comparison of the criteria with respect to the goal was performed based on the suggestion’s food technology experts. Considering the economic feasibility and personal skill, fermentation (29.0%) took the greatest weight followed by the hot water treatment technique (27.3%). Likewise, those techniques for tomato preservation in different ways like solar dryer, cold house storage, and modified atmosphere packaging account for 20.7%, 15.6%, and 7.3% respectively. This finding would serve as input data for small to large holding farmers, retailers, investors as well as stakeholders in the food processing sector and support the sustainable development intent.

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We are delighted to thank post-harvest experts in the Ministry of Agriculture of Ethiopia. Afterward, we would like to extend our appreciation to post-harvest management experts working for the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations based at the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources of Ethiopia and coordinators for providing us with detailed post-harvest loss status and handling practices. Ethiopian society of post-harvest members from different corners of Ethiopia and overseas participants are greatly appreciated for providing expert advice.

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  2. Technology and Innovation Institute, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Betelhem Addis & Sisay Alebachew

  3. Armauer Hansen Research Institute (AHRI), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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HG performed conceptualization and supervision of the study. BA, BA, SA, and AA carried out data collection, data analysis, interpretation, and write-up of the paper. H and B contributed to reviewing and editing the manuscript. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.

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Gebru, H., Abdissa, B., Addis, B. et al. Selection of conventional preservation technologies using analytical hierarchy process. OPSEARCH 60, 217–233 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12597-023-00622-7

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