Merck, PwC and Hashgraph Launch Hedera Cocoa Traceability Pilot

Merck, PwC Germany, and The Hashgraph Group launching a Hedera-based cocoa traceability pilot demonstrates enterprise collaboration to meet EU deforestation and Digital Product Passport rules. The TrackTrace Digital Product Passport, powered by Hedera, links cocoa batch origins, quality, and compliance with Merck’s M-Trust physical authentication. PwC supports governance and adoption. If scalable, this joint framework could streamline recalls, audits, and regulatory readiness across industries beyond cocoa.