Idfruit

Idfruit is a conceptual term used in discussions of digital identity and agricultural traceability to describe a unique identifier attached to a fruit or a batch of fruit to enable digital tracking across the supply chain. It can be implemented through technologies such as QR codes, RFID tags, or embedded sensors, and is linked to a metadata record that may include origin, cultivar, harvest date, lot number, certifications, and storage conditions.

In practice, an idfruit record is created at harvest or packing and a corresponding tag or marker is attached to the product or its container. As the item moves through processing, storage, and distribution, scans or reads update a ledger or database with events such as location, time, and handling. The digital record can be stored locally or on a distributed ledger to support provenance verification and recall responses.

Applications of idfruit concepts include improving supply chain transparency, enabling faster and more precise recalls, validating origin and authenticity for retailers and consumers, and supporting regulatory reporting. By linking physical items to rich metadata, idfruit aims to reduce fraud and improve operational efficiency in fruit supply chains.

Variants of the concept may specify different levels of data granularity. Static idfruit assigns a fixed digital record to an individual fruit or package, while dynamic idfruit may continuously capture environmental data such as temperature or humidity throughout transit. Standards and interoperability remain evolving, with pilots exploring collaboration among producers, distributors, retailers, and certifying bodies.

See also: supply chain traceability, RFID, QR codes, blockchain in agriculture.