Swiss start-up TE-FOOD uses blockchain technology to track food through the supply chain, hoping to prevent outbreaks of disease. The company is working with a consortium including Swiss-based Mondelez International, which owns brands like Oreo and Snickers, as well as major retailers such as Walmart, Carrefour and Lidl. Using the product, consumers can see how their food was grown, and whether it is as healthy or ethical as it could be, boosting transparency and traceability.
Swiss start-up TE-FOOD uses blockchain technology to track food through the supply chain, hoping to prevent outbreaks of disease. Its system provides all participants in the food industry – from farmer to consumer – with detailed information about the products they buy and sell. Using the product, consumers can see how their food was grown, and whether it is as healthy or ethical as it could be, boosting transparency and traceability.