Welcome   Sponsored By
Subscribe | Register | Advertise | Newsletter | About us | Contact us
If you would like to send us an article, contact Margaret Stacey
   


A saline water pond to cultivate Pacific white shrimp (Photos: courtesi Vikas Choudhary/FIS)

Walmart uses blockchain technology to trace Indian shrimp

  (INDIA, 10/8/2019)

Blockchain pilot program links suppliers in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh with Walmart’s Sam’s Club locations in the U.S. in an industry-first end-to-end shrimp traceability project.

Walmart Inc. announced that it is piloting blockchain technology for end-to-end traceability of shrimp sourced in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and shipped to select Sam’s Club locations in the U.S.

The pilot project is the first known use of blockchain to track shrimp exports from the farmer in India to an overseas retailer. Ultimately, it will help seafood farmers in the region to strengthen the shrimp supply chain and reinforce customer trust in the product, helping promote India as a preferred source of seafood, while also enhancing food traceability and transparency for consumers in the U.S.

Vanname White shrimp (Photo:Stockfile)

Shrimp is India’s largest agricultural export, with the U.S. as its largest market, taking a 46% share of India’s shrimp exports by value in 2018. In Andhra Pradesh, the heartland of shrimp farming in India, the state government is encouraging farmers to improve quality standards and comply with stringent U.S. monitoring programs to win the trust of U.S. retailers and consumers and strengthen shrimp cultivation as a sustainable long-term growth industry. Using blockchain technology in the shrimp supply chain supports this effort.



Blockchain is a way to digitize data and share information across a complex supply chain network in a secure and trusted manner. The introduction of blockchain in the shrimp supply chain could help improve the quality of information on the product for compliance purposes and for sharing with consumers, providing added traceability beginning at the farm and extending throughout the transportation process. It could also monitor food safety procedures throughout the growth and processing of the shrimp. Blockchain could thus add a level of visibility to bring extra peace of mind and value to overseas customers and reinforce India’s status as a trusted source of seafood.

“The possibility of transforming the seafood community with blockchain technology exists and organizations need to do the work to test its potential to optimize supply chain processes. As one of the most traded commodities in the world, seafood has a complex and wide-reaching supply chain, which makes testing and further developing technology-assisted traceability programs an important step. It is encouraging to see a retail leader like Walmart participate in seafood blockchain testing,” said John Connelly, president of the National Fisheries Institute in the U.S.

For this pilot, the company worked closely with Andhra Pradesh-based seafood processor Sandhya Aqua and U.S.-based supplier Stanley Pearlman Enterprises, Inc. to add the shrimp supply chain to the blockchain-enabled IBM Food Trust and create shared value for the entire shrimp farm-to-table continuum. Walmart Inc. has collaborated with IBM on the use of blockchain technology to enhance global food traceability since 2017. The two partners have already launched several initiatives to strengthen food safety in the fresh produce supply chain.

“This end-to-end blockchain pilot is the first of its kind in India and has the potential to create long-term economic opportunity for the shrimp farming community in Andhra Pradesh, directly benefiting the farmers through new skills training and development,” said Chowdary Kunam, managing director of Sandhya Aqua.

This new blockchain pilot supplements an extensive Sam’s Club food safety program that requires suppliers of seafood products, including shrimp, to complete prevention-based certifications like Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), an internationally recognized standard. To support smallholder farmers in Andhra Pradesh, Walmart Inc. provided funding for the BAP certification training, helping farmers access market opportunities they may not previously have had.

“We’re committed to doing business in India in a way that helps drive economic opportunity in local communities across the country,” said Paul Dyck, vice president of corporate affairs for Walmart Inc. “Through this pilot we are working with our partners and leveraging our global strengths to provide access to blockchain’s innovative technology which will benefit local farmers and producers, help to transform the food system and also provide a quality product that delights our customers and members.”

editorial@seafood.media
www.seafood.media


Information of the company:
Address: 702 Southwest 8th Street
City: Bentonville
State/ZIP: Arkansas (72716)
Country: United States
Phone: +1 479 273 4000
Fax: +1 479 277 1830
E-Mail: info@walmart.com
More about:


Location:

View Larger Map


Approval / Accreditation / Certified / Oversight by...
Dolphin Safe  Friend of the Sea  Kosher  MSC/Marine Stewardship Council  Organic Soil Assoc/UK  FairTrade 



 Print


Click to know how to advertise in FIS
MORE ARTICLES
Aquaculture Innovation: Experts Address Hidden Challenges of Waterborne Feeding
Automation Revolutionizes Fish Processing: Working For or Against Your Business?
Pangasius Emerges as Strategic Protein Choice for Food Businesses Amid Shifting Consumer Demands
THAIFEX - ANUGA ASIA 2025 Drives Global Food & Beverage Dealmaking in Bangkok
From 'Mission Impossible' to Market Leader: Skretting China Pioneers Top-Quality RAS Feed for Domestic Salmon Boom
BioMar Norway Secures ASC Certification, Bolstering Sustainable Aquaculture Feed Supply
Wärtsilä Unveils Major Leap in Ammonia Engine Efficiency, Promises Near-Zero GHG Emissions for Shipping
Maruha Nichiro Forges Comprehensive Logistics and Business Partnership with SENKO Group Holdings
Ultra Fish Group Strengthens Market Position with Acquisition of Severny Kristall
Nomad Foods Navigates Retail Destocking and Inflation, Reports Q1 2025 Results with Strong Margin Expansion
Tackling FLAG Emissions: A Critical Step Toward Low-Carbon Aquaculture
Smoking success with digital control
Royal Greenland publishes its annual report for 2024
THAIFEX – ANUGA ASIA 2025: Driving Innovation & Global Opportunities in F&B for Asia Pacific
SalMar – Merger with Wilsgård AS and resolution to increase the share capital
Kawasaki Heavy Industries Unveils Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation to Boost Global Food Security
Simplify Feeding Operations with the New Fishtalk 5
Maersk's Logistics Trend Map Identifies Top Ten Disruptors Shaping Global Supply Chains
Supplying healthy and sustainable salmon
VIKING Achieves Record Revenue, Sets New Strategic Goals
More Articles...

Lenguaje
FEATURED EVENTS
  
TOP STORIES
Scientists Convene in Shanghai to Discuss Giant Squid Conservation and Management
China Experts underscore the urgent need for enhanced biological and stock knowledge of the resource. Shanghai - The president of the Committee for the Sustainable Management of Giant Squid (CALAMASUR...
New Report Unlocks Opportunities for Norwegian Snow and King Crab in the U.S. Market
United States Fresh insights aim to strengthen Norway's premium position amid rising demand and unique market advantages. OSLO – Norway's seafood industry is strategically positioning itself globally, with sig...
Cepesca Takes Spanish Fishing Demands to Brussels in Historic Meeting
Spain Confederation Insists on Reviewing Closure of 87 Bottom Fishing Zones and Defending Mediterranean Trawl Fishing Before MEPs and EP Fisheries Committee. MADRID – The Spanish Fishing Confede...
Indonesian Fisheries Sector Sees Strong Growth in Q1 2025, Exports Up 6.5%
Indonesia Fisheries production rises 2%, signaling positive trends for national food security and economic contribution. JAKARTA – Indonesia's fisheries sector demonstrated robust growth in the first qua...
 

Umios Corporation | Maruha Nichiro Corporation
Nichirei Corporation - Headquarters
Pesquera El Golfo S.A.
Ventisqueros - Productos del Mar Ventisqueros S.A
Wärtsilä Corporation - Wartsila Group Headquarters
ITOCHU Corporation - Headquarters
BAADER - Nordischer Maschinenbau Rud. Baader GmbH+Co.KG (Head Office)
Inmarsat plc - Global Headquarters
Marks & Spencer
Tesco PLC (Supermarket) - Headquarters
Sea Harvest Corporation (PTY) Ltd. - Group Headquarters
I&J - Irvin & Johnson Holding Company (Pty) Ltd.
AquaChile S.A. - Group Headquarters
Pesquera San Jose S.A.
Nutreco N.V. - Head Office
CNFC China National Fisheries Corporation - Group Headquarters
W. van der Zwan & Zn. B.V.
SMMI - Sunderland Marine Mutual Insurance Co., Ltd. - Headquarters
Icicle Seafoods, Inc
Starkist Seafood Co. - Headquearters
Trident Seafoods Corp.
American Seafoods Group LLC - Head Office
Marel - Group Headquarters
SalMar ASA - Group Headquarters
Sajo Industries Co., Ltd
Hansung Enterprise Co.,Ltd.
BIM - Irish Sea Fisheries Board (An Bord Iascaigh Mhara)
CEFAS - Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science
COPEINCA ASA - Corporacion Pesquera Inca S.A.C.
Chun Cheng Fishery Enterprise Pte Ltd.
VASEP - Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters & Producers
Gomes da Costa
Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. (Headquarters)
NISSUI - Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd. - Group Headquarters
FAO - Food and Agriculture Organization - Fisheries and Aquaculture Department (Headquarter)
Hagoromo Foods Co., Ltd.
Koden Electronics Co., Ltd. (Headquarters)
A.P. Møller - Maersk A/S - Headquarters
BVQI - Bureau Veritas Quality International (Head Office)
UPS - United Parcel Service, Inc. - Headquarters
Brim ehf (formerly HB Grandi Ltd) - Headquarters
Hamburg Süd Group - (Headquearters)
Armadora Pereira S.A. - Grupo Pereira Headquarters
Costa Meeresspezialitäten GmbH & Co. KG
NOAA - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Headquarters)
Mowi ASA (formerly Marine Harvest ASA) - Headquarters
Marubeni Europe Plc -UK-
Findus Ltd
Icom Inc. (Headquarter)
WWF Centroamerica
Oceana Group Limited
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. - Headquarters
Friosur S.A. - Headquarters
Cargill, Incorporated - Global Headquarters
Benihana Inc.
Leardini Pescados Ltda
CJ Corporation  - Group Headquarters
Greenpeace International - The Netherlands | Headquarters
David Suzuki Foundation
Fisheries and Oceans Canada -Communications Branch-
Mitsui & Co.,Ltd - Headquarters
NOREBO Group (former Ocean Trawlers Group)
Natori Co., Ltd.
Carrefour Supermarket - Headquarters
FedEx Corporation - Headquarters
Cooke Aquaculture Inc. - Group Headquarters
AKBM - Aker BioMarine ASA
Seafood Choices Alliance -Headquarter-
Austevoll Seafood ASA
Walmart | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Supermarket) - Headquarters
New Japan Radio Co.Ltd (JRC) -Head Office-
Gulfstream JSC
Marine Stewardship Council - MSC Worldwide Headquarters
Royal Dutch Shell plc (Headquarter)
Genki Sushi Co.,Ltd -Headquarter-
Iceland Pelagic ehf
AXA Assistance Argentina S.A.
Caterpillar Inc. - Headquarters
Tiger Brands Limited
SeaChoice
National Geographic Society
AmazonFresh, LLC - AmazonFresh

Copyright 1995 - 2025 Seafood Media Group Ltd.| All Rights Reserved.   DISCLAIMER