Computers, Vol. 13, Pages 112: Fruit and Vegetables Blockchain-Based Traceability Platform

Computers, Vol. 13, Pages 112: Fruit and Vegetables Blockchain-Based Traceability Platform

Computers doi: 10.3390/computers13050112

Authors: Ricardo Morais António Miguel Rosado da Cruz Estrela Ferreira Cruz

Fresh food is difficult to preserve, especially because its characteristics can change, and its nutritional value may decrease. Therefore, from the consumer’s point of view, it would be very useful if, when buying fresh fruit or vegetables, they could know where it has been cultivated, when it was harvested and everything that has happened from its harvest until it reached the supermarket shelf. In other words, the consumer would like to have information about the traceability of the fruit or vegetables they intend to buy. This article presents a blockchain-based platform that allows institutions, consumers and business partners to track, back and forward, quality and sustainability information about all types of fresh fruits and vegetables.