Partners: Agroknow and Biocos

Objectives:

Food Safety and Sustainability: DNA-based technologies can ensure that food products are safe and sustainable, addressing the growing need to feed an increasing population without compromising food quality or environmental integrity.​

Portability and Cost-Effectiveness: The portability of DNA technologies, like next-generation sequencing (NGS) or RT-PCR, enables cost-effective near real-time monitoring of the food supply chain.​

Traceability and Transparency: DNA-based solutions enhance precise tracking solutions of a food product from source to table, ensuring that labeling is accurate, and products are authentic.

Proposed solution: Transform olive oil production with a DNA and AI-enhanced system for improved sustainability, traceability, and quality. It combines data collection on cultivation and DNA analysis with AI analytics to ensure each olive oil batch is traceable and authentic, particularly enhancing protections for PDO or PGI-certified oils. This initiative aims to optimize production practices, reduce waste, and forecast industry challenges, supporting local producers and the environment. Ultimately, it strives for a more sustainable, transparent olive oil industry, benefiting consumers and communities alike.

Areas of the food supply chain that will be affected:
Farming practices will benefit from DNA-based optimizations for better yield and quality. Production will become more sustainable, minimizing waste and costs.
Quality control will be enhanced through standardized DNA data and AI, improving safety standards.
Logistics and distribution will gain from increased transparency through DNA traceability, reinforcing sustainability efforts.
Consumers will make more informed choices, encouraging the support of local producers and reducing food waste, thanks to DNA transparency.