Compellio creates the first vine data assurance service that utilizes blockchain technology.
Ensuring the validity of certifications related to the quality and origin of products is of critical importance as it is directly related to product safety and consumer protection.
Especially in the context of new European policies and funding aimed at the digital modernization of the primary sector, increasing trust through transparency is of paramount importance. According to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, digital transformation is the future for the wine world and a catalyst for enhancing productivity, promoting sustainable development, and increasing value through new business models.
In this direction, COMPELLIO in collaboration with AMPELOOENIKI, is creating the first vine data assurance service, which utilizes blockchain technology. The service enhances the transparency of the processes and facilitates compliance with European and international regulatory provisions, to better ensure the fidelity and quality of products.
The technological capabilities offered by COMPELLIO’s digital tools provide an unalterable “digital seal” of authenticity and ownership to any type of data and file, which remain unchanged and controllable in a fully transparent manner and compatible with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This new collaboration offers users the possibility, through a secure digital environment, to directly monitor viticultural issues, laboratory results as well as to analyse prices and availability of products. Of particular importance is the blockchain-enabled traceability component which makes the process of searching and locating historical data (financial data, analyses, advisory instructions, orders, etc.) faster and easier. Finally, it is noteworthy that the authenticity of the registered data is ensured through a robust digital environment that aims to contribute to the creation of the e-Certificate and e-Label services that will enable traders and consumers to easily obtain information using their smartphone.
Denis Avrilionis, founder of COMPELLIO, said the following: “We are delighted for our strategic partnership with AMPELOOENIKI that aims at the broader digital transformation of the wine industry using modern technologies such as blockchain, big data, and Internet-of-Things (IoT). With this new service, we aspire to provide innovative solutions to accelerate the digital transition of businesses, strengthen the certification and traceability mechanisms, as well as safeguard consumer protection.”
Anna Gkoulioti, manager of AMPELOOENIKI, said the following: “The digital world is now a reality and we, as a company, must respond to this challenge by assisting wineries, in a first stage by facilitating access and traceability of our services, whether it is export analysis, tank monitoring, or ordering oenological products, and in the future by participating in the creation of e-Label and e-Certificate services. The transition of our services to a digital environment will start immediately with a small number of clients and we hope to cover our entire clientele by the end of 2022.”
About COMPELLIO SA
COMPELLIO connects enterprises to web3. Using a range of online services and components by Compellio, enterprises can benefit today from web3 capabilities without obliterating current investments in digital transformation.
COMPELLIO is a founding member of the International Association of Trusted Blockchain Applications (INATBA) and has created extensive implementations for enterprises — especially in the agri-food sector — but also for leading EU institutions, including the European Commission and the European Court of Auditors.
In the wine market, COMPELLIO supported the first, at a pan-European level, blockchain implementation with Internet of Things (IoT) in partnership with Guala Closures and the Italian winery Vigneti Massa, which from 2020 certifies its whole production using a combination of blockchain technology and “smart IoT caps”.
For more information, please contact COMPELLIO at hello@compell.io
About AMPELOOENIKI
AMPELOOENIKI was founded in 1996 with the aim of providing scientific services and making research results available to wineries and professionals in the wine sector.
The main activities of the company include the areas of representation and distribution of specialized oenological materials, barrels and alternative oak products useful in the production of quality wine products, distribution of packaging for the safe transport of bottles of wine and other beverages (Wineskin), conducting EN ISO 17025:2017 accredited laboratory analyses, providing advice on viticultural issues and applied research.
For more information, please contact AMPELOOENIKI at info@ampelooeniki.gr
