Dr Tatenda Kawhena: How to reduce pomegranate industry’s plastic footprint

<p><strong>Dr Tatenda Kawhena</strong> is a natural problem solver. His most recent idea could eventually help shrink the pomegranate industry’s plastics footprint and can curb food losses along its value chain. <strong>Dr Kawhena</strong>, came up with when he developed an edible coating that extends the storage and shelf life of this Mediterranean fruit. </p><p>And we celebrate this week’s #SoilSister, Eastern Cape farmer <strong>Tuleka Ngcingwana</strong>. She comes from an entrepreneurial family. Operating different businesses comes naturally, from hospitality to retail so when her parents decided to start a commercial farm succeeding was inevitable. She recalls learning from her grandfather that finding a niche market is key to ensure any business thrives…</p>