Low cost fresh produce blockchain Australia
Easy and fast to implement, low cost fresh produce blockchain traceability solution for Australian growers, packers, and wholesalers of fresh produce. Instant implementation, no consulting fees, no subscriptions, no cost (for existing Farmsoft solution clients). Farmsoft uses the CHAIN-TRACE blockchain solution.
Fresh produce blockchain in Australian transport
View Fresh Produce App Specifications and Requirements Coles Woolworths Aldi IGA.
Consumers are increasingly aware of issues related to food safety and fraud, as well as environmental and ecological impacts due to food production. Besides the quality of the products, there is currently also a growing concern about the origin of the products and the path they take to reach the final consumers. Consumers are demanding transparency across the entire value chain of the products they consume. That’s why it’s necessary to design and develop traceability platforms for these products. The platform must be able to collect information at all stages of the supply chain and store it in a system external and shared by all operators in the value chain. This information must be available to all participants in the supply chain, including farmers, health authorities, government industries, sellers, retailer, final consumers, and any other actor involved in the value chain. This article describes the planning and implementation of a platform that allows to trace back and forth fruits and vegetables. This platform would be decentralized by using a blockchain-based approach. The proposed platform would provide an easy way to visualize information about products to any participant in this supply chain.
Understanding the importance of Low cost fresh produce blockchains in the Australian fruit and vegetable packing space
Fresh produce quality inspection specifications & requirements.
The blockchain is a technology for the digital storage and transmission of secure and tamper-proof information. It is a database that contains the history of all exchanges between its users (producers, processors and distributors) since its creation. Applied to the food sector, the blockchain can be used to store information about the product: its origin, where it was farmed or how it was produced. It guarantees consumers complete transparency on the circuit followed by the products.
Why should we act?
Consumers always want more transparency and assurance about the products they buy. Building relationships of trust with the consumer is necessary for both the producer and the distributor. The food chain is an answer to this need of the customer. By scanning the QR code on the product label, the consumer can access transparent information via his smartphone.
The Future of Low cost fresh produce blockchains in Australian packhouses and wholesalers
The adoption of blockchain for supply chains for fresh food can be a positive development for growers, suppliers, distributors and retailers when a proper use case is articulated. Defining how to use blockchain technology in a way that returns direct value to growers, shippers and retailers is key to successful adoption. We have identified the benefits related to food safety –both in preventing or minimizing incidents and reliably identifying the food source. For growers and shippers, the data about their produce or protein captured in the blockchain can also provide significant insights into operational efficiencies and produce quality and shelf life making blockchain cost-effective and beneficial for all members of the fresh food supply chain.
Blockchain for Supply Chains provides an opportunity for growers to embrace technology that can help securely organize their data and provide new insights for addressing pre- and post-harvest challenges.
For retailers, blockchain for supply chains can help address food safety requirements and provide true transparency across the supply chain.