Nestle and Carrefour are partnering up to use IBM's blockchain for tracking the history of mashed potato from farm to shelf. The partnership will allow both companies to track every step in a product's life cycle, including where it was grown, how much water is used during its production, what chemicals were used, when they were added to It is hoped using blockchain in the supply chain process will boost product transparency as well as educate consumers about their purchases.
Nestle and Carrefour are partnering up to use IBM's blockchain for tracking the history of mashed potato from farm to shelf. Customers will be able to scan a QR code on Mousline's instant mashed potato packets to discover the product's origin and its journey to a specific store. It is hoped using blockchain in the supply chain process will boost product transparency as well as educate consumers about their purchases.