Google has launched a new artificial intelligence system to track food across global supply chains. The goal is to cut down on waste and make sure food reaches people safely and on time. This AI tool follows food from farms to stores using real-time data. It watches every step of the journey. That includes harvest, shipping, storage, and delivery.
(Google’s Global Food Traceability AI Reduces Supply Chain Waste.)
The system uses sensors, satellite images, and supply chain records. It spots problems fast. If a shipment gets delayed or temperatures rise too high, the AI alerts the right teams. Quick fixes can then happen before food spoils. Early tests show the technology helps reduce spoilage by up to 30 percent in some regions.
Food waste is a big issue worldwide. About one-third of all food produced never gets eaten. Much of that loss happens during transport and storage. Google’s new tool aims to fix that. It gives suppliers clear, simple insights so they can act faster. Farmers, distributors, and retailers all get updates through a shared dashboard.
The AI also checks for safety risks. It can trace contaminated products back to their source in minutes instead of days. That speeds up recalls and protects public health. Major food companies are already testing the system in pilot programs across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.
(Google’s Global Food Traceability AI Reduces Supply Chain Waste.)
Google built this tool with input from food safety experts and logistics partners. They wanted something easy to use but powerful enough for complex global networks. The company says the system works with existing tech so businesses do not need to overhaul their current setups. It just adds smarter tracking on top of what they already have.
