Food & Beverage Industry Solution
Every bite, transparently traced
End-to-end traceability from farm to fork. Covering raw material sourcing, production, quality inspection, warehousing, logistics to retail — full chain transparency.
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FAQ
How long does it take to set up a food traceability system?
With the ZhiShuYun SaaS solution: register and start using the same day — complete your first product coding and scan verification within hours. Production line coding retrofit (if online coding is needed) takes 1-2 weeks. Full product coverage is recommended within 2-4 weeks. Compared to the 6-12 month implementation cycle of self-built systems, the SaaS approach offers clear speed advantages. We recommend a phased strategy: start with pre-printed labels (1-2 day pilot) → expand to core products (2-4 weeks) → achieve full coverage.
Which regulatory requirements does the food traceability system meet?
The ZhiShuYun food traceability solution meets: the new Commodity Barcode Management Regulations (effective May 2026), GS1 GM2D global QR migration requirements (deadline June 2027), Food Safety Law traceability requirements, FSMA 204 (US food traceability), EU 2018/848 (EU organic regulations), and other major domestic and international food traceability regulations. The system comes with built-in compliance verification rules to help enterprises meet multi-dimensional regulatory requirements in one stop.
How is traceability data authenticity and immutability ensured?
Data credibility is ensured at three levels: First, source data collection — key nodes (farming, processing, quality inspection) are captured in-situ via scanning devices, minimizing manual data entry. Second, transmission encryption — end-to-end HTTPS + data signatures ensure data is not tampered with during transmission. Third, blockchain notarization — hash values of key traceability data are written to the Hyperledger Fabric consortium blockchain, making it impossible for anyone (including the brand itself) to unilaterally modify data afterward. Consumers can verify the integrity of traceability information via on-chain hash values when scanning.
What is the approximate coding cost for SMBs?
For a small food enterprise with 100,000 codes per year: ZhiShuYun Basic plan platform fee is ¥0 (permanently free), pre-printed QR code labels cost approximately ¥0.02-0.04 each (coated paper + digital printing), total annual label cost approximately ¥2,000-4,000. If using online coding (real-time printing on production line, no pre-printing needed), coding equipment is a one-time investment of approximately ¥80,000-150,000. Overall, a small food enterprise's annual traceability cost can be kept within a few thousand to ten thousand yuan.
Can we implement one-product-one-code without major packaging redesign?
Absolutely. If you don't want to modify existing packaging design, the simplest approach is to apply a pre-printed anti-counterfeit QR code sticker to the product. Stickers can be as small as 15mm×15mm or even smaller, with minimal visual impact on existing packaging. Sticker application can be done manually or automatically at the end of the production line without any line modifications. This is the most common and lowest-cost starting approach for SMBs.