Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The characteristics of Food Supply Chains (FSC) make them hard to manage properly, and many efforts have been conducted to alleviate the difficulties related to their management, especially when it comes to integrating the latest Information and Communications Technologies. The Internet of Things (IoT) has shown to be very beneficial in providing a holistic and real-time vision of FSCs. Blockchain, with its decentralization and immutability, is another promising technology, that is showing a great potential in managing FSCs. A lot of research has been carried out to prove the advantages of each of these technologies on its own. However, the research investigating their adoption together is still not enough. Our paper presents a study of recent advances in the integration of IoT and Blockchain in Food Supply Chain Management (FSCM) over the past five years. We identify key research trends, analyze the benefits and limitations of IoT–blockchain integration, and highlight major challenges hindering large-scale adoption. Finally, we propose future research directions to address these challenges and improve the adoption of IoT–blockchain solutions in FSCs. This study aims to serve as a reference for researchers and practitioners seeking to understand and advance the integration of these emerging technologies in FSCM.
Source: IoT
DOI: 10.3390/iot6030051
Language: English
Subfield: Information Systems
Field: Computer Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,448
Awards: G2953162778, G298428782, G8304482539
OpenAlex ID: W4413922427