Med Food TTHubs

Trace & Trust Hubs for MED food

Objective

• Establishment and operation of seven Trace & Trust Hubs to form a permanent transnational network playing the role of a one-stop-shop for traceability and authenticity for “added value” Mediterranean food products in the countries involved.   
• Support the implementation of full-path tracing practices through the distribution channel, from seed to shelf, by implementation of a “Voluntary Scheme of Traceability (VST) of MED foods” as a common protocol for the network.
• Development of a dedicated web-based platform to facilitate the operation of the Trace & Trust Hubs by sharing information across the supply chain up to the the consumer and by supporting traceability and authenticity, and supporting the effective provision of more trustful processes for certification and quality control.

Impact

Support to the food industry::     

• Increase companies’ interest in food safety and sustainable development.   
• Promote the usage of quality and authentication certificates for raw materials as a competitive advantage.    
• Provide full transparency and documentation and authentication for the origin of products and their characteristics.    
• Provide access to information concerning the production processes and transport.    
• Support end-to-en tracking with GS1 standards for more effective re-call management.    
• Usage of information on best practices for integration in marketing and reputation management strategies.    
• Fully documented coverage complying with requirements of major retailers and with food safety legislation.

INOV Participation