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SciFruVeg uses advanced AI and CA storage strategies to extend shelf-life, reduce losses, and digitize fresh produce supply chains.
About
SciFruVeg is a deep-tech, AI-enabled supply chain platform optimizing the movement, storage, and condition management of fresh fruits and vegetables across rural and urban distribution ecosystems. Through cutting-edge predictive analytics, Controlled Atmosphere (CA) technologies, and real-time IoT monitoring, SciFruVeg is engineered to radically reduce food waste, enhance market connectivity for smallholder farmers, and digitize fresh produce logistics across emerging and underserved regions.
Key Benefits
SciFruVeg Platform
SciFruVeg uses advanced AI and CA storage strategies to extend shelf-life, reduce losses, and digitize fresh produce supply chains.
Key Components
- AI-Driven Forecasting Engine: Uses real-time data to predict demand, spoilage, and optimal routing.
- Controlled & Modified Atmosphere (CA/MAP/MAS): Gas-exchange modeling per produce type to extend freshness.
- Logistics Dashboard: Mobile and web-based dashboards for farmers, aggregators, and logistics partners.
- Geo-Mapped Analytics: Visualizes distribution bottlenecks and regional supply-demand dynamics.
- Cold-Chain IoT Integration: Sensor compatibility (O₂/CO₂, temp, RH) for rural-friendly storage infrastructure.
Applications
Target Market
Primary Markets
- USA, Canada: For pilot programs and partnerships with tech companies (e.g. NEC X)
- Africa (Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana): Agriculture-dependent economies with limited post-harvest infrastructure.
- UK/EU: For pilot programs and partnerships with tech companies.
Initial Target Users
- Fresh produce cooperatives
- Agri-logistics startups
- Municipal food programs
- Retail chains seeking ESG-aligned sourcing
- Government-backed rural agriculture schemes
Business Model
Segment Revenue Stream
Smallholder Farmers Subscription for platform access & tools
Distributors Logistics optimization and API licensing
Retailers Freshness tracking, demand forecasting
Gov/NGOs Infrastructure partnerships & data-sharing
OEMs Hardware integration & CA licensing
Freemium tier for basic supply chain access, with tiered pricing based on volume, features, and integrations.