Implementing an IoT System for Sea to Fork Transparency and Consumer Engagement

This paper describes an approach to implementing an IoT system for fish farmers, with open integration and support to the end-to-end sea to fork digital platform for transparency, seafood traceability and consumer engagement. The system is implemented as a Cloud SaaS solution providing digital tools for easier fish farm management, easily accessible via Internet using desktop/laptop or mobile devices. The paper discusses the overall sea to fork platform, and then focuses on the specifics related to the IoT sensors and systems requirements. A discussion on initial evaluation of the pilot system implemented according to the requirements is given at the end. The solution is open for adding different IOT sensors that can be installed in the other stages of the seafood value chain, such as transport, packing/processing facilities, and retail. The system is open to utilization of QR codes to uniquely identify items in different phases of the chain, e.g., trade units or final products, to allow interaction with different stakeholders and motivate seafood consumers to engage with the overall platform.