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Trace FairFood Traceability Solutions

Easy-to-use solution for food traceability

Trace technology is a state-of-the-art tracking solution designed for agricultural and food-related companies. Trace is a robust platform for companies to demonstrate and affirm their commitment to transparency and sustainable practices. Through clear and verifiable data, Trace enhances consumer trust by offering a detailed presentation of a product's journey and the ethical practices embedded in its production.

2

This technology is pre-validated.

9•7

Scaling readiness: idea maturity 9/9; level of use 7/9

Positive or neutral impact

Adults 18 and over
Positive high
The poor
Positive medium
Women
Positive high

Positive or neutral impact

Climate adaptability
It adapts really well
Adaptability for farmers
It helps a lot
Biodiversity
It doesn't hurt them
Carbon footprint
It doesn't reduce emissions at all
Environment
It makes a big difference
Soil quality
It doesn't harm the soil's health and fertility

Problem

  • Challenges in Risk Mitigation for Agri-Food Companies: Agri-food companies face difficulties in mitigating risks associated with their operations.
  • Ensuring Transparent Traceability of Agri-Food Products Poses Challenges
  • Insufficient Data Storage Tools in the Food Industry: The food industry grapples with a lack of adequate tools for storing and managing essential data.

Solution

  • Provides traceability solutions enabling companies to showcase the precise origin of their products.
  • Transparent sharing of evidence supporting brand values with the public.
  • FairFood's traceability solutions contribute to increased income for farmers.
  • By fostering transparency and trust, these solutions help create fairer compensation mechanisms within the agri-food supply chain.

Key points to design your project

"FairFood Traceability Solutions" is a digital platform designed to enhance transparency and trust in the agri-food supply chain, addressing issues such as unclear product origins, opaque production practices, and consumer distrust.

To integrate this technology into your project, consider the following steps:

  • Access and Installation: Access the FairFood platform through its designated channels. Install the necessary software or applications on devices to be used in the supply chain process. Account for any associated costs, such as software licensing fees or device purchases.
  • Configure the platform by inputting relevant information about the supply chain, including product origins, production methods, and distribution channels. Ensure that the platform aligns with the specific needs and objectives of your project.
  • Provide training to personnel involved in using the FairFood platform, including farmers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers. Offer ongoing support to address any technical issues or challenges encountered during implementation.

Utilize the platform to track product movement, verify production practices, and share transparent information with stakeholders. Encourage active participation and engagement from all parties involved in the supply chain.

Develop promotional materials such as brochures, videos, and social media campaigns to raise awareness and encourage adoption of the FairFood platform. Highlight its benefits in enhancing transparency, ensuring product quality, and promoting ethical production practices.

Explore opportunities for collaboration with relevant organizations, such as agricultural development institutes, industry associations, and technology providers. Leverage their expertise and resources to support the successful implementation of the FairFood platform and its integration into existing supply chain networks.

By following these steps and collaborating with key stakeholders, you can effectively integrate FairFood Traceability Solutions into your agri-food project, promoting transparency, trust, and sustainability throughout the supply chain.

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10,000

Initial investment

100

Social Return on Investment per farmer per YEAR

20

subscription/user/year

3000

Operating Investment /YEAR

IP

Open source / open access

Countries with a green colour
Tested & adopted
Countries with a bright green colour
Adopted
Countries with a yellow colour
Tested
Egypt Equatorial Guinea Ethiopia Algeria Angola Benin Botswana Burundi Burkina Faso Democratic Republic of the Congo Djibouti Côte d’Ivoire Eritrea Gabon Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Cameroon Kenya Libya Liberia Madagascar Mali Malawi Morocco Mauritania Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria Republic of the Congo Rwanda Zambia Senegal Sierra Leone Zimbabwe Somalia South Sudan Sudan South Africa Eswatini Tanzania Togo Tunisia Chad Uganda Western Sahara Central African Republic Lesotho
Countries where the technology has been tested and adopted
Country Tested Adopted
Sierra Leone Tested Not adopted
Uganda Tested Adopted

This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.

Agro-ecological zones where this technology can be used
AEZ Subtropic - warm Subtropic - cool Tropic - warm Tropic - cool
Arid
Semiarid
Subhumid
Humid

Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.

Sustainable Development Goal 3: good health and well-being
Goal 3: good health and well-being
Sustainable Development Goal 9: industry, innovation and infrastructure
Goal 9: industry, innovation and infrastructure
Sustainable Development Goal 13: climate action
Goal 13: climate action

  1. Data Integration:
    FairFood integrates with various data sources along the agri-food supply chain, including farms, processors, distributors, and retailers.
  2. Unique Identifiers:
    Each product within the system is assigned a unique identifier, which could be implemented through barcodes, QR codes, or RFID tags.
  3. Transparent Blockchain Ledger:
    FairFood may use blockchain technology to create an immutable and transparent ledger of transactions and data related to each product. This ensures the integrity and security of the traceability information.
  4. Real-time Monitoring:
    The system allows for real-time monitoring of product movement, providing stakeholders with accurate and up-to-date information about the product's journey from farm to table.
  5. User-Friendly Interface:
    FairFood's traceability solutions feature a user-friendly interface that enables stakeholders, including consumers, to easily access and understand the traceability information.

Last updated on 22 May 2024