Vision

The vision of the interdisciplinary research project IT FoodTrace is:

• to develop a sustainable and comprehensive IT-solution (non-redundant data input, open standards, interface solutions, common data formats, up-to-date web-based technologies, data protection and security, etc.),
• to sustainably improve traceability and quality assurance along food supply chains by significantly reducing fractures in data flow,
• to foster innovative and profit-orientated business models that produce
  • sustainable improvement in consumer trust
  • reduce liability and image risks for all members of the food supply chain.

Win-win constellations are expected for all participating parties – science, commercial and public bodies.