FreshIndex by tsenso

Tsenso is a Germany-based startup that aims to revolutionize the food supply chain with its flagship product FreshIndex. Using AI and food spectroscopy, FreshIndex offers a solution to the longstanding issue of quality and freshness variation in fresh produce. The company's vision is to ensure transparency in food quality and shelf life, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and cost-effective food system. The problem addressed by Tsenso is the considerable quality and shelf life variance in fresh food due to various conditions during growth, harvest, and distribution. This poses a significant risk for retailers, leading to food spoilage, reduced margins, and increased operational costs. However, with FreshIndex, Tsenso provides a groundbreaking solution. Through real-time risk quantification using AI and food spectroscopy, the true quality and shelf life of fresh produce can be measured at each stage of the supply chain, potentially revolutionizing the industry. For retailers, FreshIndex offers compelling benefits, including 5x faster and more objective quality control during goods receiving, a 30% reduction in food loss through optimized warehousing, and a 12% increase in margins through confirmed food quality and quality-sensitive pricing. In 2016, Tsenso was founded and since then, its innovative approach has garnered recognition. Its last investment of €550.00K came in the form of a grant from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research in November 2020. With a mission to transform the fresh produce industry, Tsenso's technology has the potential to make a significant impact on agriculture, logistics, and the broader food and beverage sector.