The global fruit and vegetable sector is facing numerous challenges, such as the prohibition of inputs, gaps in regulatory compliance, and gaps in traceability, it is argued . . .
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The global fruit and vegetable sector is facing numerous challenges, such as the prohibition of inputs, gaps in regulatory compliance, and traceability gaps, according to Shreedhar Bhat of agri-tech SaaS provider Scalion Commerce Pvt. Ltd. “These issues can affect food safety, restrict access to premium export markets, and decrease consumer confidence,” he says. Bhat highlights the role of blockchain technology in addressing these concerns. “An immutable audit trail at the unit level can enable farm-to-fork transparency for fruits and vegetables, whether from polyethylene greenhouses or organic farming. This translates into authenticity verification, facilitating regulatory compliance and enabling rapid and specific recalls,” he emphasizes. Since its launch in 2023, Scalion's supply chain management solutions have been adopted by over 100 agricultural companies and producer organizations. “The benefits extend throughout the supply chain: farmers gain access to better markets, ...