The solution

We are developing an end-to-end traceability platform based on Cardano´s blockchain tokens for agri-food supply chain operations starting in the first mile. Our solution generates item-level tokens that enable certification, farm to fork traceability and ease digital commerce. This platform allows for the development of an ecosystem that facilitates exchanges of data along the supply chain. The Nourish platform digitized the first mile of the agricultural chain to make traceability and compliance with food safety standards an integral part of the production of small farmers and redefine the relationship between producers, organizations and markets. Living Roots use Nourish structures to promote sustainable sourcing, improve farmer life and protect the environment.

Using the blockchain backbone, customers will record and share authentic information from every stage of the agricultural supply chain, starting with farmers and growers in the first mile. They will also Improve food safety, strengthen the integrity of their brands, Increase consumer loyalty and trust, track and monitor products around the globe in a transparent way, connect source data with data on sustainability characteristics such as good agricultural practices, farm locations, and social conditions in producing communities.

Our solution can help farmers to raise the product awareness, facilitate certification and inspection and reach new market opportunities. Tokens can be used as a communication tool with verifiable proof of sustainability. Thus farmers can develop their product catalog for free and commercialize their production. Digital twins of certification are also used to authenticate and certified products and help financial providers deliver funds for a product more sustainable with better quality even at a food product early stage and sell their products without parties.

The food supply chain is complex with multiple variables and blockchain can have difficult integration with existing software and data operability. Current blockchain solutions are private, expensive and complex to deploy thus they cannot suit smallholders and medium businesses.

Our key differentiator is the use of tokens while reducing blockchain deployment complexity.This design solution stores information on blockchain tokens and transaction metadata and uses a common ontology to create interoperable data. This low tech solution enables a collaborative secure environment to exchange information.