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Cold chain monitoring for seed shipments

Every harvest begins with a single seed. Protecting that seed means protecting everything that follows. During storage and transport, temperature and humidity play a critical role in preserving viability, germination and long-term quality. Unexpected fluctuations can reduce the value of an entire shipment long before planting begins.

The better you understand the journey, the better you can protect the product. Tapp gives seed producers, breeders and distributors complete visibility into every shipment, with paper-based temperature and humidity monitoring that is simple to use, easy to share and built for modern supply chains.

Introducing Tapp: the paper-based datalogger

Tapp creates paper-based temperature and humidity datalogger labels for storage and transport. No cables, no dedicated readers, no complicated setup. Simply activate the label, add it to the shipment and let it record conditions throughout the journey.

Upon arrival, the receiver taps the label with any NFC-enabled smartphone to open the complete report. All recorded data is also available in the secure TappOS dashboard, ready to review, filter and share.

Trusted across the seed industry

From global seed companies to independent testing organisations, Tapp is used throughout the seed supply chain to monitor temperature-sensitive shipments. Customers include Germains, Enza Zaden, Incotec and Naktuinbouw, the independent Dutch authority for seed quality testing and variety registration.

Why seed companies choose Tapp

Protect seed quality
  • Monitor temperature and humidity throughout transport
  • Detect conditions that may affect viability and germination
  • Set product-specific limits for different seed varieties
Simple across the supply chain
  • Readable with any NFC-enabled smartphone
  • No specialist hardware or technical training required
  • Reports available within seconds of arrival
Sustainable and practical
  • Made from paper produced from agricultural waste
  • Ultra-thin, lithium-free and water-resistant design
  • Airline-safe for international air freight shipments

Different seeds, different limits

There is no single temperature or humidity range that works for every seed. Vegetable seeds, flower seeds, agricultural crops and treated seeds may all require different conditions. The right limits can also depend on moisture content, packaging, storage duration and the treatment applied before shipping.

With Tapp label presets, you define the limits that match each product, protocol or destination. Once created, those settings can be applied to new labels in seconds. That makes it easier to standardise monitoring across varieties, locations and teams, without losing the flexibility each shipment requires.

Know when something needs attention

Not every brief fluctuation requires action. With Tapp, you can distinguish between moderate and critical violations based on the limits and time thresholds set in your label presets.

Once a label report is uploaded, notification settings determine how you are informed. Receive an email when an alert is registered, or choose a daily or weekly summary for a broader overview. So your team spends less time checking reports and more time acting on the signals that matter.

Built for seed logistics

Tapp combines detailed climate monitoring with a format that is easy to use across international supply chains:

  • Temperature and humidity monitoring
  • Up to 8,000 data points over 180+ days
  • Custom limits and reusable label presets
  • Moderate and critical alert classifications
  • Email notifications and scheduled summaries
  • Downloadable PDF and Excel reports
  • Lithium-free and airline-friendly by design
  • API integration available

Book your free
demo today

Want to see how Tapp can help protect seed quality throughout storage and transport? Book a free demo and discover how paper-based monitoring can bring more visibility, consistency and control to your seed logistics.

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