FOOD WASTE
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Engine FAQ with Stefan Kalb ( Co-Founder & CEO )
“WE PRODUCE HARDLY ANY FOOD WASTE . THIS IS BECAUSE WE HAVE A REALLY SHORT SUPPLY CHAIN , BUT ALSO BECAUSE WE HAVE A PERFECT VIEW OF WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE IN THEIR BASKETS , UP TO 28 DAYS IN ADVANCE ”
MEL SMITH OCADO ’ S CEO
Take San Francisco-based startup Ripe . io . It uses blockchain to create a digital bridge between farmers , distributors , processors , traders , restaurants , grocers and consumers to record and share data on aspects of food ’ s journey from farm to fork – from the food ’ s origin and growing conditions to its transportation and contents .
IoT connected devices are further being leveraged on the food journey to track and monitor produce and deliver real-time supply-chain transparency and traceability . Sensors on refrigeration units along with data and analytics can monitor fluctuations in performance to predict failures and lead to preventative action , so businesses can re-route or re-allocate produce . Similarly , monitoring sensors in bins offer real-time insights about type and quantity of food waste helping hotels and restaurants plan and reduce . And IoT connected sensors in packaging can help to determine the freshness of a product so distributors can
104 February 2022