U.S-based California Giant Berry Farms announced it is using IBM Food Trust blockchain for its berry supply chains, according to a report by The Packer. The company aims to provide its customers with provenance details and product tracking using blockchain.
Privately-held California Giant is among the top berry producers in the United States.
Last year, Ramesh Gopinath, IBM’s VP of Blockchain Solutions for Supply Chain, spoke to Ledger Insights about IBM Food Trust. He commented that strawberries typically have a shelf life of 14 to 20 days. That means if you buy them 18 days after harvest, at best you have two days left in the fridge. By sharing information collaboratively, it’s possible to maximise the shelf life.
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