FoodTraze is a blockchain-based food traceability system designed for the food and agriculture industries. The platform utilizes Hyperledger Fabric to create a transparent and immutable record of a product's journey through the supply chain, from its origin to the final consumer. ^[1]

Overview

FoodTraze is a software solution aimed at enhancing food safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, and increasing consumer trust in food products. ^[1]

The system addresses challenges in the modern food supply chain, such as fraud, lack of transparency, and difficulties in tracking products during recalls. By creating a shared, unchangeable digital ledger, the platform allows all participants in the supply chain—including producers, processors, distributors, and retailers—to record and verify information at every stage. This process is intended to provide a complete and verifiable history for each food item. ^[1]

The platform is designed to serve various stakeholders. For food producers, it offers a method to demonstrate compliance with safety standards and provide proof of origin, potentially granting better market access. For distributors, it aims to streamline logistics and reduce the risk of counterfeit products entering the supply chain. For consumers, it provides direct access to information about a product's journey, including its origin, processing details, and handling, which can be accessed by scanning a code on the packaging. The project is developed and maintained by Piccosoft Software Labs India Pvt Ltd., a company based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. FoodTraze also maintains an open-source initiative on GitHub. ^{[1] [2]}

Technology

Core Framework

FoodTraze is built on Hyperledger Fabric, an open-source, permissioned blockchain framework hosted by The Linux Foundation. Unlike public blockchains such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, where anyone can participate, a permissioned blockchain like Hyperledger Fabric restricts access to a known set of participants. This model is suited for enterprise and supply chain applications where confidentiality and control over data are necessary. Each participant in the FoodTraze network has a unique identity and specific permissions that define their ability to view or add data to the ledger, ensuring that sensitive business information remains secure while maintaining transparency among the relevant parties. ^[1]

Traceability Process

The system functions by creating a digital record for a product or batch at its point of origin, such as a farm or fishery. As the product moves through the supply chain, each stakeholder adds relevant information to its digital record on the blockchain. This data can include:

• Producers: Information about cultivation, such as sowing dates, pesticide and fertilizer usage, irrigation schedules, and harvest dates.
• Processors: Details regarding processing, packaging, quality control checks, and facility certifications.
• Distributors: Logistics data, including shipping dates, transportation conditions (e.g., temperature), and storage locations.
• Retailers: Information on when the product was received and made available for sale.

Each entry is time-stamped and cryptographically linked to the previous one, creating a secure and chronological chain of events. This immutable record allows for quick and efficient tracking in the event of a food safety issue or recall. Consumers can typically access a summary of this journey by scanning a QR code on the product's label. ^[1]

Use Cases

FoodTraze is designed to be adaptable to a wide range of products within the food, agriculture, and pharmaceutical sectors. The platform provides traceability solutions for numerous categories. ^[1]

Specific products and industries where the system can be applied include:

• Dates
• Tea and Coffee
• Dairy products
• Chocolates
• Coconuts
• Spices
• Livestock and meat
• Baby food and formula
• Plant-based alternatives
• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Beverages

The platform has developed more detailed traceability frameworks for several key industries.

For fish and seafood, it tracks products from the point of capture to the consumer to verify sustainability claims and combat illegal fishing.

In the dairy, meat, and poultry sectors, it provides a record of an animal's lifecycle, including feed, health treatments, and processing details.

The system is also applied to organic consumables to verify authenticity and ensure compliance with organic farming standards. Beyond food, FoodTraze offers traceability for medicines and pharmaceuticals, helping to secure the supply chain against counterfeit drugs. ^[1]

History & Development

FoodTraze is developed and managed by Piccosoft Software Labs India Pvt Ltd. The company has engaged in several pilot projects and industry events to demonstrate the platform's capabilities. ^[1]

One notable pilot project was a collaboration with Vrisham Organic to track the cultivation of spinach. The project monitored the entire process from seed sowing to harvesting, showcasing the platform's ability to provide detailed, farm-level traceability. ^[3]

The team has also participated in industry expositions to showcase the technology. From April 25th to 27th, 2025, FoodTraze was featured at the Food India Expo 2025 at HITEX in Hyderabad. During the event, the team conducted a live demonstration of Toor Dal traceability, tracking the legume from sowing and pesticide application through to harvesting and packaging. The project was also present at the Codissia Food and Drink Processing Expo 2025, where it presented its blockchain-powered solutions to industry stakeholders. ^[4]