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KFC Opts for Blockchain-Based Media Buying and Digital Advertisements for its Middle East Customers
KFC, a leading American fast food chain, seeks to change the face of the quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector by establishing a blockchain platform in the Middle East for more transparent and efficient media buying and digital advertisements.
IBM Food Trust: Cutting Through the Complexity of the World’s Food Supply with Blockchain
IBM Food Trust was first launched in August 2017, with 10 Foundation members aiming to use blockchain in food traceability to solve issues in the food supply chain. Prior to the launch, IBM, Walmart and Tsinghua University announced a collaboration to improve the way food is tracked, transported and sold to customers in China. Juniper Research recently announced that IBM Food Trust is one of the leading blockchain players in the food provenance space.
Blockchain, Our Growing Global Population, and Food Resources
With an evergrowing population, can blockchain aid in fighting against food shortages and supply chain problems?
Yonghui, Hema among supermarkets singled out by China's food safety watchdog for breaches
Market regulator highlights 11 cases where supermarkets and online platforms sold food products that did not meet national food safety standards
US Government Considers Blockchain as a Stepping Stone to Smarter Food Security
The US government, through its federal agency the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mandated with protecting the country’s food supply and public health, has earmarked blockchain as one of the technological innovations that will prompt traceability and a food safety culture.
How Can Blockchain Be Used to Save $31 Billion in Costs in the Food Industry?
Blockchain, along with the internet of things (IoT) trackers and sensors, could reduce costs for retailers. New data from Juniper research showed that blockchain will be essential to $31 billion in “food fraud savings” by 2024 by tracking food across the supply chain.
Mastercard Blockchain to Trace Produce for the Largest American Food Group
Mastercard is collaborating with Envisible, a supply-chain company, to allow the traceability of the origin of food products via Mastercard's blockchain-based Provenance Solution.
US FDA Calls Meeting on Blockchain, AI and the New Era of Smarter Food Safety
The FDA will hold a meeting on October 21st, with the aim of gathering input and feedback to help shape an FDA blueprint for the initiative. The FDA will propose leveraging modern technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and IoT to improve the transparency and decrease the risks of contamination in the food supply chain.
Why Switzerland is Fast Becoming a Global Hub for Blockchain Industry
Switzerland is fast adopting innovation and blockchain and is positioned to create a huge impact on other economies.
IBM Blockchain in Action: What are the Benefits?
In first and second parts of our interview with Alan Lim, the Program Director of IBM Blockchain Lab in the Asia Pacific, we explored the idea of data standards to improve the supply chain industry, as well as the IBM Food Trust, a food provenance network that allows food products to be traced and tracked. Digging deeper into IBM Blockchain, what else has the company been working on?
Bitcoin Price at $30,000 Could Mean BTC is Rising too Far too Fast, says Tone Vays
Bitcoin trader Tone Vays has warned that should Bitcoin price hit $30,000 this week, BTC will be “Rising too far too fast Zone” which typically leads to price plunges.
InvestHK unveils Global Fast Track Programme to boost fintech development with Hong Kong's proven market resilience and fintech opportunities
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) today (August 10) unveiled the Global Fast Track Programme, a business-driven programme within Hong Kong Fintech Week (HKFW), Asia's annual flagship fintech event,to help local and global fintech enterprises leverage Hong Kong's proven resilience and fintech opportunities to scale business and accelerate innovation.