Parmigiano Reggiano Makers Debut Trackers to Fight Cheese Fraud
Grace Mahas — July 6, 2022 — Lifestyle
References: parmigianoreggiano & packagingeurope
In an effort to protect against Parmigiano fraud, the Consorzio del Parmigiano Reggiano (CFPR) joined forces with the Dutch/French consortium Kaasmerk Matec and USA-based p-Chip Corporation to launch a line of food-safe and secure traceability digital labels for its Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheels. As a result of this new technology, brands will be able to provide previously unseen levels of traceability, inventory tracking, quality assurance testing, and product serialization.
As the Consortium explains, "The innovation combines food-safe Casein labels with the p-Chip micro transponder — a blockchain crypto-anchor that creates a digital 'twin' for physical items. This scannable new food tag is smaller than a grain of salt and highly durable, delivering next-generation visibility and traceability."
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As the Consortium explains, "The innovation combines food-safe Casein labels with the p-Chip micro transponder — a blockchain crypto-anchor that creates a digital 'twin' for physical items. This scannable new food tag is smaller than a grain of salt and highly durable, delivering next-generation visibility and traceability."
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Trend Themes
1. Digital Food Labels - Opportunity for blockchain technology to revolutionize inventory tracking and traceability in the food industry.
2. Micro Transponder Technology - Emerging trend to combat fraud and support supply chain management for premium goods like Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
3. Secure Traceability Solutions - Increasing trend to enhance consumer trust and safety measures in the food industry through innovative labeling solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Food Technology - Development of new and innovative solutions to improve traceability, supply chain management, and anti-fraud measures within food production.
2. Blockchains - Opportunities for blockchain technology to be applied to the food sector, disrupting traditional inventory tracking and increasing transparency throughout the supply chain.
3. Anti-fraud Technology - Increasing demand for innovative digital solutions to prevent counterfeit products and fraudulent activity across multiple industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and luxury goods.
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