HerdX to work With Dubai Expo2020 on Livestock Blockchain provenance

HerdX participated as part of the five-day food security US trade mission to UAE. The delegation consisted of a mix of executives from prominent American companies and innovative agtech startups including Aerofarms, Agritecture, BiFarm, Chaac Technologies, Crop Box, Crop One, HerdX, Irrigation Components International, PepsiCo, and Valmont Middle East. Other U.S.-U.A.E. Business Council members and partners participated in select aspects of the week’s programming.

Better understand UAE priorities

The main purpose of this mission was for delegates to better understand the U.A.E.’s priorities in developing new capabilities in food and water security, sustainable production, and better waste management in the food cycle. The mission provided participants the opportunity to meet with top U.A.E. government policy makers at the federal level and Emirate level. It also enabled participants to meet other companies already established in this vertical as well as other important and related verticals. Finally and importantly, the mission connected participants with key local U.S. government officials at the U.S. Embassy and Consulate.

Support of the UAE National strategy for food security

HerdX announced on its twitter page that it will be working with Expo2020. As announced on twitter, HerdX stated, " we push forward with our advanced AG technology for Expo 2020 in Dubai. We are excited to announce our support of the UAE National strategy for food security by introducing our blockchain verified beef and lamb. 

HerdX uses innovative technologies to reconnect the supply chain with consumers and restore transparency and trust. It provides verified provenance map showing food journey, livestock management practices and nutritional content using blockchain technology. In November of 2019 HerdX had announced a strategic partnership with UPS Logistics.