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This research conducted a literature review on blockchain technology in small and medium entrepreneurs. It is a vital revolutionary technique that recuperates the food supply chain traceability process. More than 50 research revolving around food traceability were analyzed. This paper discussed the complexity of food traceability and food safety, the technical aspects of implementing blockchain, and the benefits and boundaries in applying food traceability using blockchain revolutionary technology. A straightforward implementation blockchain food traceability plan is jotted for medium and small food firms.
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Kohli, A., Lekhi, P., Hafez, G.A.A. (2023). Blockchain Tech-Enabled Supply Chain Traceability: A Meta-Synthesis. In: Turi, A.N. (eds) Financial Technologies and DeFi. Financial Innovation and Technology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-17998-3_7
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