Mahindra Agri Solutions has announced that it is looking forward to introducing blockchain technology for tracking grape exports. The idea, in the long run, is to boost the position of India in the global food market.

Initially, the company intends to dispatch 40-50 containers of grapes implemented with blockchain. Gradually, it has plans to increase the count after a successful proof of concept. The prime focus is on the European and China markets currently.

According to the company, adoption of blockchain technology will help in creating an ecosystem and enable a digital code for tracking all the details of the entire supply chain.

Furthermore, the initiative will interlink stakeholders on a single platform. Hence, it will enable consumers to know various details such as farmer details, harvesting dates, chemicals used, Google map-enabled images of farm/land, and certificates from government-approved agencies.

Ashok Sharma, the Managing Director and CEO of Mahindra Agri, has claimed that they are the first company to implement blockchain for grape exports. He hopes that this will ensure consumers’ safety with regards to what they are consuming.