INSPIRATION
As customers now are more thoughtful about the quality of food products they buy, food safety is a significant concern.With smart labels and standalone food grading devices available to customers, it is easy for them to make knowledgeable decisions before choosing food items. Also, advancements in
blockchain and real-time food monitoring using the Internet of Things (IoT) devices enable food brands to provide endto-end traceability. Startups are further advancing traceability and transparency of food products by developing cost-effective and scalable monitoring solutions. This increases the trust between food producers and consumers, positively impacting brand credibility and sales.
French startup Qualizy provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform to automate food safety compliance in restaurants. The startup’s digital food safety and health, safety, and environment (HSE) management platform allows restaurants to deploy audits and checklists, monitor temperature auto
matically, as well as track allergens and expiry dates. Further, Qualizy’s solution offers real-time tracking, which helps in food waste reduction. The startup helps food & beverage companies quickly comply with local food safety regulations without paperwork.
ThisFish is a Canadian startup that develops Tally, a software solution for seafood traceability. The startup digitizes data collection in real-time on the food manufacturing floor using electronic scales, barcode printers, and scanners. Also,Tally allows seafood manufacturers to upload catch certificates and compliance documents. This strengthens traceability while eliminating data errors and building trust among customers. Furthermore, ThisFish assists seafood producers in streamlining their operations for overall cost reduction,from fleet management and port unloading to production and quality control.
