Blockchain: a promising tool in tackling food waste

A significant proportion of the world’s food supply is lost or wasted, with profound economic, environmental, and social consequences. This waste not only represents a significant financial burden but also wastes vital resources. Among these challenges, blockchain technology is proving to be a transformative solution. It offers decentralized systems that can revolutionize food waste management by improving transparency, traceability, and accountability throughout the supply chain. This chapter first addresses the problem of food waste management and then discusses how the unique capabilities of blockchain can address these challenges. By utilizing blockchain’s capabilities, we have the potential to decrease food waste and promote sustainability. However, for blockchain to be fully effective, the issues of scalability, standardization, and environmental protection must be overcome through continued research, innovation, and collaboration between industries and policymakers.