Blockchain Adoption in the Wine Supply Chain: A Systematic Literature Review

Bojana Malisic, Nemanja Misic, Srdjan Krco, Aleksandra Martinovic, Sandra Tinaj and Tomo Popovic ()
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Bojana Malisic: Faculty of International Economics, Finance and Business, University of Donja Gorica, Oktoih 1, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
Nemanja Misic: DunavNET, Bul. Oslobodjenja 133/2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Srdjan Krco: DunavNET, Bul. Oslobodjenja 133/2, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia
Aleksandra Martinovic: Faculty for Food Technology, Food Safety and Ecology, University of Donja Gorica, Oktoih 1, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
Sandra Tinaj: Faculty of International Economics, Finance and Business, University of Donja Gorica, Oktoih 1, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro
Tomo Popovic: Faculty for Information Systems and Technologies, University of Donja Gorica, Oktoih 1, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro

Sustainability, 2023, vol. 15, issue 19, 1-16

Abstract: Blockchain offers decentralized, trustworthy and immutable data storage based on distributed ledger technology. Blockchain technology is recognized as an innovation enabler in many areas, with the food supply chain being one of them. This paper provides a systematic literature review of the current state of adoption of blockchain technology in the agri-food sector, specifically with a focus on the wine supply chain. Blockchain has the potential to improve the traceability and authenticity of the data provenance of wine products, increase consumer trust, and reduce fraud and errors. With these goals in mind, this study identifies the main research questions pertinent to the value proposition and competitive advantage of blockchain technology in the wine value chain and key players involved in the authentication and value chain recording. The PRISMA methodology was adopted to identify, screen and select only the relevant studies that were included in the analysis. This study also addresses the limitations and challenges for adoption, such as high implementation cost and lack of competences, and the need for standardized protocols and regulations. Finally, this systematic literature review includes an analysis of reports of blockchain applications in the wine sector and outlines the recommendations for future research to further explore the potential of blockchain-based solutions that could benefit all stakeholders across the wine value chain.

Keywords: blockchain; data provenance; food sustainability; systematic literature review; traceability; wine supply chain (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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