Dimitra, a blockchain-based operating system designed for agricultural technology, has recently onboarded Alkaff, a Sicily-based international green coffee trading corporation, to its EUDR Due Diligence Service (DDS) platform. This move aims to ensure that Alkaff’s coffee supplies in Italy remain compliant with the forthcoming European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which is scheduled to take effect at the end of 2024.
Utilizing AI and Blockchain for Compliance
The platform leverages artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology to collect and analyze data from farmers, ensuring that market compliance with the upcoming EUDR is maintained. This regulation is crucial for mitigating deforestation impacts linked to agricultural supply chains, and Dimitra’s DDS platform is at the forefront of facilitating this transition.
By adopting Dimitra’s DDS platform, green coffee traders, roasters, and merchants in Italy can significantly reduce the complexities associated with data management. The platform is designed to receive, manage, analyze, and store supply chain data, enabling seamless communication with authorities and other supply chain operators. Once the supply chain is fully mapped, the DDS platform automatically prepares a Risk Assessment and Due Diligence Report. Upon user confirmation, the required data is uploaded to the EU Information System, documenting compliance. Notably, the DDS platform can function as a standalone system or be fully integrated into any third-party Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) environment.
Comprehensive Support for Alkaff
Alkaff, being the largest coffee merchant in Italy, will utilize Dimitra’s customized DDS platform and collaborate with Dimitra’s industry experts to map its extensive supply chain. This partnership will support Alkaff’s suppliers in acquiring farm-level data and analyzing the data provided to ensure a transparent, traceable, and EUDR-compliant supply chain. Dimitra’s system will fully integrate into Alkaff’s existing software environment and provide traceability data directly to Alkaff’s customer-facing application.
According to Maurizio Zugna, Italy project manager, the decision by Alkaff to adopt Dimitra’s platform underscores the company’s commitment to EUDR compliance and highlights the potential benefits of digitalizing global coffee supply chains. Zugna emphasized that the digitalization process facilitated by Dimitra’s platform makes compliance more achievable for Alkaff.
Conclusion
Dimitra’s partnership with Alkaff represents a significant advancement in the digitalization of coffee supply chains in Italy. By utilizing AI and blockchain technology, Dimitra’s DDS platform simplifies the complex process of data management and compliance with the EUDR. This collaboration not only ensures that Alkaff’s coffee supplies remain compliant with new regulations but also sets a precedent for other companies in the agricultural sector to follow. As the EUDR deadline approaches, Dimitra’s innovative solutions provide a valuable tool for companies aiming to maintain regulatory compliance and promote sustainable practices in their supply chains.