Smart packaging integrating Real-time Food Freshness Label
Our goal is to establish a new global standard for food freshness through innovative smart packaging solutions. By improving food safety, we empower both consumers and businesses with data-driven insights, fostering a more reliable, efficient, and sustainable food system.
At A-Scent, we are developing a smart packaging solution that provides real-time information about the freshness of perishable products, such as meat and seafood. Originating from academic research, our protected technology is designed to enhance food quality control throughout the entire supply chain while significantly reducing food waste.
Unlike standard static expiration dates, our ultrasensitive sensor technology offers direct, real-time assessments of food conditions, delivering dynamic insights into freshness. These sensors are designed for seamless integration into packaging and logistics systems, enabling digital connectivity through RFID and NFC for full compatibility with IoT platforms.
Minimizing Food Waste
Food waste is a global crisis, with approximately 1/3 of all food produced worldwide lost or wasted each year. This amounts to about 1.3 billion tons of food, valued at nearly $1 trillion USD globally. In North America alone, 170 million tons of food are wasted annually, representing a massive inefficiency in the food supply chain.
Early recalls result in significant waste for both producers and retailers, as products are often removed from the supply chain before they reach their full shelf life. This early removal leads to the disposal of perfectly safe food, causing unnecessary financial losses.
In addition, traditional expiration dates are often misleading, contributing to substantial food waste. These labels do not accurately reflect the true freshness of the product, causing retailers and consumers to discard food that is still perfectly edible.
Our smart packaging solution provides real-time freshness insights, helping to reduce waste and extend the shelf life of perishable products. This technology gives both consumers and businesses better control over their food inventory. By delivering precise, data-driven information, we create a more efficient food system, reducing early recall costs, minimizing food waste, and promoting sustainability.
Let’s fight food waste.