# Blockchain Food Tracking IBM Partnered with Raw Seafoods Inc. to Track Seafood Using Blockchain By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-10-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-seafoods-inc References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2019/10/17/latest-ibm-partnership-looks-to-improve-seafood-safety-with-blockchain/) & [rawseafoods](http://www.rawseafoods.com/news/post/ibm-and-raw-seafoods-to-improve-seafood-traceability-using-blockchain) [IBM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-1) has partnered with Raw Seafoods Inc in an effort to improve [food safety](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safety-of-botanical-ingredients) using [blockchain technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/own-your-business-ltd). The technology allows IBM to track a shipment of food from the source all the way to the market. However, IBM has had some problems with participating suppliers, due to different technological capabilities at different points of a supply chain. However, IBM and Raw Seafoods Inc. are now working in conjunction with a number of scallop boats in New Bedford Massachusetts. IBM spoke on the collaborative efforts to track the scallops by stating, “The platform will also track when the boat landed portside, and when each scallop lot was hand graded, selected, packed and shipped to its final destination.” IBM is also able to pair pictures and video footage to each boat arriving at a dock with a shipment. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Blockchain Food Tracking:** Innovative use of blockchain technology for tracking food shipments, ensuring safety and transparency throughout the supply chain. - **Improving Supply Chain Traceability:** Advancements in blockchain technology provide an opportunity to enhance traceability in various industries. - **Integrating Visual Documentation:** Integration of pictures and video footage in tracking systems for improved record-keeping and accountability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food & Beverage:** Blockchain technology can revolutionize the food industry by enabling transparent and safe tracking of products from source to market. - **Logistics:** Blockchain-based tracking systems have the potential to streamline supply chain operations and provide real-time visibility for logistics companies. - **Seafood:** The seafood industry can benefit from blockchain technology to ensure the authenticity, quality, and sustainability of seafood products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blockchain-Based Supply Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyundai-1.md) - [Traceable Chocolate Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritter-sport-and-repositrak.md) - [Animal Protein Supply Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-protein-supply-chain.md) - [IoT Supply Chain Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muddy-boots.md) - [RFID-Enabled Foodservice Label Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elior-and-markemimaje.md) - [Groundbreaking Food Industry Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telus-agriculture.md) - [Authenticating Digital Cheese Aids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-tracker.md) - [Supply Chain Transparency Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-supply-chain.md) - [AI-Driven Supply Chain Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supply-chain-data-hub.md)