Proper storage conditions are essential for maintaining the viability of seeds and safety of dry goods. The seed viability period during storage can be cut in half for each 1% increase in moisture content or 6°C increase in temperature. Fungal growth and pests are also associated with warm, moist conditions, and it is estimated [...]
The SBC is proud to announce that our proposal ranked in the Top 200 for the 100&Change MacArthur Foundation competition. The 100&Change competition awards a $100 million grant to fund a single proposal that will make measurable progress toward solving a significant problem. With 801 total submissions from all around the globe, the Top 200 [...]
A new invention from UC Davis researchers won a competition as the top emerging technology to reduce food loss and waste across the African continent. The low-cost tool, called the DryCardTM, shows farmers whether their dried food products are dry enough to store safely, reducing food losses and risks of mold and associated toxins. [...]
