The increasing number of climate changes affecting our planet are pushing scientists and politicians to denounce the need for urgent actions (Nordhaus & William. 2019) aimed at carrying out sustainable production that will inevitably involve paradigm shifts and the so-called "great food transformation" by 2050 (The Great Food Transformation 2019-2050). The agri-food sector plays a crucial role in supporting sustainability (Borsellino et al. 2020) as it is responsible for producing and supplying food to meet the needs of growing population, while also ensuring environmental, social and economic development. To meet the current challenges, it is necessary to use technological levers such as blockchain (Rana et al 2021) – assisted by IoT and artificial intelligence – to transform the entire food supply chain in the name of greater sustainability and, at the same time, transparency. Blockchain technology, a decentralized, secure, and transparent digital ledger, has emerged as a potential solution for addressing many of these issues. By providing a platform for secure and transparent information sharing and collaboration among stakeholders, blockchain has the potential to transform the agri-food sector, enhance traceability, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency (Antonucci et al.2019). The primary objectives of this study are to: 1. Examine the motivations and objectives behind the adoption of blockchain technology in the agrifood sector. 2. Evaluate the impact of blockchain technology on traceability, sustainability, and overall supply chain efficiency. 3. Discuss the challenges faced during the implementation process and the lessons learned that can inform future blockchain initiatives in the agri-food sector. This paper presents a case study of an agri-food supply chain that has implemented blockchain technology to enhance traceability, reduce waste and promote ethical practices. The study evaluates the implantation’s effectiveness, potential scalability and broader implication for the industry
Leveraging blockchain technology for enhanced sustainability in the agri-food industry: A case study
SABRINA SPALLINI
Membro del Collaboration Group
;RAFFAELLA GIRONE
Membro del Collaboration Group
2023-01-01
Abstract
The increasing number of climate changes affecting our planet are pushing scientists and politicians to denounce the need for urgent actions (Nordhaus & William. 2019) aimed at carrying out sustainable production that will inevitably involve paradigm shifts and the so-called "great food transformation" by 2050 (The Great Food Transformation 2019-2050). The agri-food sector plays a crucial role in supporting sustainability (Borsellino et al. 2020) as it is responsible for producing and supplying food to meet the needs of growing population, while also ensuring environmental, social and economic development. To meet the current challenges, it is necessary to use technological levers such as blockchain (Rana et al 2021) – assisted by IoT and artificial intelligence – to transform the entire food supply chain in the name of greater sustainability and, at the same time, transparency. Blockchain technology, a decentralized, secure, and transparent digital ledger, has emerged as a potential solution for addressing many of these issues. By providing a platform for secure and transparent information sharing and collaboration among stakeholders, blockchain has the potential to transform the agri-food sector, enhance traceability, reduce waste, and improve overall efficiency (Antonucci et al.2019). The primary objectives of this study are to: 1. Examine the motivations and objectives behind the adoption of blockchain technology in the agrifood sector. 2. Evaluate the impact of blockchain technology on traceability, sustainability, and overall supply chain efficiency. 3. Discuss the challenges faced during the implementation process and the lessons learned that can inform future blockchain initiatives in the agri-food sector. This paper presents a case study of an agri-food supply chain that has implemented blockchain technology to enhance traceability, reduce waste and promote ethical practices. The study evaluates the implantation’s effectiveness, potential scalability and broader implication for the industryI documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
