Cropster Origin

Cropster

This application uses sensors to monitor and track coffee quality.

Product description Brand name and product description

The Cropster Origin is an online application that uses sensors to monitor coffee crop quality. It can connect to temperature sensors installed in roast machines to maintain updated information for coffee farmers and inform buyers of crop quality.

In order to improve quality there is an extension of the application, Cropster Cup, which consists of different surveys that can be completed on any handheld device. Its purpose is to provide feedback on the quality of the final product of the coffee production chain: a cup of coffee.

This tool has been developed by the company Cropster in Austria, where it was created, and in the USA.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Worldwide

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"
Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

There are two versions of the software: basic and pro, which vary in some functionalities.

Monthly subscription Yearly Subscription
Basic 109 USD 99 USD
Pro 219 USD 199 USD
Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.
SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 1: No poverty

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

Goal 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Coffee producers and production organizations interested in better information management. It is tailored for institutions that need to communicate coffee supply quality internally among members of the institutions and externally with buyers.

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