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End-to-End Traceability in Modern Recirculating Aquaculture 

End to end traceability is a key part of the fish and seafood big picture. And as sustainability and food safety concerns grow, consumers are likely to demand more information on where their seafood comes from. Wolize knows the value of traceability, and has solutions to keep wholesale aquaculture buyers and operations accountable. 

Traceability Solutions for Wholesale Aquaculture Buyers 

Wolize offers a full suite of traceability solutions to wholesale aquaculture buyers that, together, cover the complete traceability of seafood from farm through processing and distribution to point of sale. By leveraging cutting-edge technology like RFID tags, barcode and block chain, Wolize guarantees all production stages can be tracked and verified. So now, because of this record keeping, buyers know whether or not the merchandise is good quality and where it comes from. For example, shoppers who scan a QR code on the packaging of a piece of fish can immediately get information about where it was raised, how it was caught and when it was processed. This high level of clarity increases trust with buyers and establishes Wolize as an industry leader in that area of traceability for aquaculture brands. 

How Wholesale Aquaculture Businesses Can Benefit from End-to-End Traceability 

Benefits in wholesale aquaculture operations are great if full traceability concept is realized. Egg to Hatchery, Chick to Production – Wherever you measure production of food products (for eggs and hatching eggs), can detect inefficiencies that will provide waste reduction evaluations. For example, operation can use traceability solution generated data to optimize feed consumption, monitor the quality of water and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Furthermore, traceability can be a critical tool in a recall situation enabling the business to rather quickly narrow down the area of concern and take appropriate action. While working on that business, Wolize began to invest in traceability solutions that could help fish and shrimp farmers operating wholesale aquaculture system farms streamline their operations, improve food safety while providing a reputation for quality and transparency. 

Typical Aquaculture Traceability Issues and How to Solve Them 

In fishery, traceability is a fundamental requirement to guarantee the safety and quality of aquaculture products. However, there are practical challenges that may be faced by aquaculture farmers taking traceability ‘from pen to plate’ in their operations. One of the significant challenges is the absence of standardized mechanisms that can be used by various systems to trace and record data over many hops in supply routes. This could create holes in tracking and make it a challenge to track down the source of a product if it becomes contaminated or has other problems. 

To tackle this, farmers can invest in digital traceability solutions such as those provided by Wolize. These solutions harness technologies like RFID tags and block chain to follow a seafood product through its entire voyage from farm to fork. Digitizing traceability process can help farmers be sure that all necessary information is correct and could be called up, if required. 

Optimal Procedures for Applying End-to-End Traceability to Aquaculture 

When applying end-to-end traceability in the aquaculture sector, there are some best practices for farmers to consider which would make it a smooth and successful transition. One of the important traditions is to set up clear procedures and rules for collector and recorder. This includes: instructing staff in the correct use of traceability systems; accurate and timely data entry. 

Another best practice is to routinely audit and glance at traceability systems are just a way to pin point any problems that we might have in the data. By checking frequently farmers can make sure that their traceability system is working well and address any issues promptly. Furthermore, clear communication to all parties in the supply chain is critical so that everybody is on the same page and realizes the significance of traceability. 

How Will End to End Traceability Help the Sustainability in Aquaculture Operations? 

End-to-end accountability provides a way to raise the bar of sustainability standards in recirculating aquaculture. By following a seafood product from its beginning in the sea to your dining table, farmers can find ways to cut waste, operate more efficiently and reduce their impact on the environment. For instance, traceability information can assist farm managers in identifying high-energy consuming or water-wasting locations and initiate remedial action. 

There is also scope for traceability to allow farmers to guarantee that their products come from environmentally friendly and responsible sources. By tracking the source of a product so that it can be ensured that everything comes from the farm, farmers are able to say for certain whether or not it was made sustainable and ethically. This may also serve to create consumer confidence and loyalty toward Wolize's products, and in such way contribute to the general sustainability of the aquaculture sector.