Half of meat sales are expected to be on the platform by 2020 © LightRocket/Getty Images

Walmart China launches blockchain platform

Will Green is news editor of Supply Management

26 June 2019

Walmart China has announced a blockchain platform that will carry more than 100 product lines by the end of the year.

It is expected the Walmart China Blockchain Traceability Platform will account for 50% of fresh meat sales, 40% of packaged vegetables and 12.5% of seafood by the end of 2020.

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