Scaling up distribution of plant-based ingredients

Services

Web App Development, UI/UX Design

Industry

Protein Transition

Technologies

Next.js, FastAPI, PostgreSQL

A modern Product Information Management System to accelerate the distribution of high-quality nutritional ingredients for food manufacturers worldwide.

Challenges & Solutions

Our client, a leading distributor of plant-based ingredients, needed a centralized system to manage their extensive product catalog with detailed nutritional and functional properties. We built a custom Product Information Management System (PIMS) featuring powerful search capabilities and an intuitive interface, transforming how they manage and share product information.

Fragmented Product Data

Product information was scattered across multiple systems and documents, causing inconsistencies and inefficient workflows.

Solution: We created a centralized PostgreSQL database with a well-structured data model that accommodates all product aspects while maintaining complete version history for tracking changes.

Complex Product Properties

The products contain numerous specialized properties that were becoming difficult to manage in a consistent, structured format.

Solution: We designed a flexible JSON-based schema with validation rules that captures detailed nutritional, physical, and sensory characteristics in a structured, searchable format.

Data Access and Export

Different stakeholders required different views of product data and various export formats.

Solution: We developed an API with advanced filtering, sorting, and search capabilities alongside a dedicated export module for generating customized reports for clients and internal teams.

A real kick-start of our data platform!

Ad van Wingerden

Developer & Tech Coordinator @ ProVeg

Jelle van Miltenburg

Founder & Technical Product Manager

Jelle, better known as chief protein transition, is our data science and AI expert focused on accelerating the shift toward sustainable protein alternatives. With his deep expertise in both technical implementation and industry knowledge, he's your go-to person for questions about data-driven solutions in the protein transition space.

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