The Integration of Blockchain Technology in Food Supply Chain Management – A Systematic Literature Review

Abstract: In the current global context of food supply chain management, blockchain technology promotes transparency, assurance, traceability, au­thenticity, and security—imperative attributes in a domain where balanc­ing transparency, sustainability, and efficacy is crucial. This article endeav­ors to elucidate the integration and advancement of blockchain technolo­gy’s role within the food supply chain through a systematic review of the lit­erature. Through the meticulous analysis of specialized, empirical, theoret­ical, and conceptual works, a coherent perspective on the trends, challeng­es, and opportunities inherent in implementing blockchain technology with­in the food supply chain emerges. While blockchain technology is ready to of­fer transparency, security, and compliance to the food supply chain, optimal implementation necessitates the consideration of organizational, technologi­cal, and environmental factors. The article not only serves as a foundation for future research but also as a catalyst for practical applications in the food sup­ply chain sector, with the ultimate goal of increasing efficiency, sustainability and transparency.

7th International Scientific Conference on Recent Advances in Information Technology, Tourism, Economics, Management and Agriculture – ITEMA 2023 – Conference Proceedings, Hybrid (Faculty of Organization and Informatics Varaždin, University of Zagreb, Croatia), October 26, 2023

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ITEMA conference partners: Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, Slovenia; Faculty of Organization and Informatics, University of Zagreb, Varaždin; Faculty of Geography, University of Belgrade, Serbia; Institute of Marketing, Poznan University of Economics and Business, Poland; Faculty of Agriculture, Banat’s University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine ”King Michael I of Romania”, Romania

ITEMA Conference 2023 Conference Proceedings: ISBN 978-86-80194-75-2, ISSN 2683-5991, DOI: https://doi.org/10.31410/ITEMA.2023

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