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DIGI-TRUSTY · Project

Blockchain-Powered Digital Twins for Transparent and Compliant Food Supply Chains

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Imagine every piece of food had a digital passport that recorded its entire journey from the seed to the shelf. Instead of digging through piles of paperwork, a company can instantly see if a product is sustainable or safe. It's like having a high-tech GPS for food quality and ethics that no one can fake.

By the numbers
2,500,000
EU Contribution in EUR
20
Years of industry experience per founder
The business problem

What needed solving

Agrifood companies struggle to track products from farm to store, making it hard to prove sustainability and comply with strict EU laws. Current data is fragmented, non-standardized, and difficult to audit.

The solution

What was built

A SaaS platform that creates digital twins of food products by automating data collection and using blockchain for secure audits.

Audience

Who needs this

Food manufacturersAgricultural suppliersRetail procurement officersSupply chain auditors
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Food Processing
enterprise
Target: Large-scale food manufacturer

If you are a food manufacturer dealing with complex global sourcing and fraud risks — this project developed a digital twin platform that automates data gathering to ensure product compliance and safety.

Agriculture
mid-size
Target: Agricultural cooperative

If you are a cooperative dealing with fragmented farm-level data — this project developed a tool that normalizes data to the EPCIS-GS1 norm, making your sustainable practices visible to buyers.

Retail
enterprise
Target: Supermarket chain

If you are a retailer dealing with strict EU deforestation and human rights regulations — this project developed a blockchain-secured audit system that proves the origin of every batch in your store.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for this platform?

Based on available project data, the specific pricing is not mentioned, but the solution is described as being delivered via applied SaaS tools.

Can this be scaled to a global industrial level?

Yes, the project is designed to handle vast amounts of data from worldwide supply chains and uses the EPCIS-GS1 industry norm for universal interoperability.

Who owns the IP or how is licensing handled?

Based on available project data, the platform is built by an SME (Connecting Food), but specific licensing terms are not provided.

How does this help with EU regulatory compliance?

The platform specifically addresses the CSRD directive, circular economy directive, deforestation regulation, and the climate protection act through digital audits.

How is the data integrated from different sources?

The platform automatically ingests data from any existing system in any format, including farmer, quality, and sustainability data, and transforms it into standardized data.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single French SME, Connecting Food, which represents 100% of the consortium. This lean structure suggests a highly focused commercial drive, backed by founders with 20 years of experience in major food groups like Nestlé and Danone, ensuring the tool is built for actual industry pain points rather than academic theory.

How to reach the team

Contact Connecting Food in France

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing or partnership opportunities with Connecting Food.

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