Wine In Block utilizes NFC and RFID technology to create a digital passport for wine bottles, providing verifiable data on authenticity, nutritional information, and traceability. Their solutions, including the QWIB device for monitoring storage conditions, address issues of counterfeiting and quality control in the wine and spirits industry.
Funding
$216K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
The wine and spirits industry faces challenges related to counterfeiting, quality control during transportation and storage, and the need for enhanced customer engagement. Existing methods for tracking and verifying authenticity are often inadequate, leading to potential fraud and damage to brand reputation. Consumers also lack access to detailed product information and provenance, hindering trust and transparency.
Solution
Wine In Block provides blockchain-secured solutions that leverage NFC, RFID, and NFT technologies to address these issues. Their offerings include a digital passport for individual bottles, which stores verifiable data regarding authenticity, traceability, and nutritional information. Additionally, they offer a monitoring device (QWIB) for cases and pallets that tracks temperature and humidity, ensuring quality control throughout the supply chain. By providing a comprehensive suite of tools, Wine In Block enables producers to combat counterfeiting, maintain product integrity, and foster stronger connections with their customers through increased transparency and engagement.
Target Audience
Wine In Block targets wine and spirit producers, distributors, and retailers seeking to combat counterfeiting, ensure product quality, and enhance customer engagement.
Features
- **Digital Passport:** NFC/RFID tag embedded in the bottle (under the label or in the capsule) providing access to product history via smartphone scan.
- **Blockchain Integration:** Data immutability and traceability through blockchain recording of key product information and environmental conditions.
- **QWIB Device:** Autonomous electronic device for monitoring temperature and humidity during wine transport and storage.
- **NFT Creation (Romane):** Digital twins (NFTs) for wine and spirit bottles to guarantee authenticity, traceability and improve customer experience.
- **Mobile App:** Wine In Block app for accessing product information, temperature/humidity logs, and digital passport details.
- **Data Logging:** QWIB records temperature and humidity excursions, providing alerts when conditions fall outside pre-defined ranges.
- **Anti-Counterfeiting Measures:** Tag sealing options to prevent refilling and QR code destruction upon tampering.
- **Nutritional Information Display:** Provides consumers with access to nutritional information and ingredient lists via digital passport.