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Enhancing fruit supply chain traceability through blockchain and cryptographic protocols for achieving UN sustainable
Aqsa Rashid1, Raja Wasim Ahmad2, Mirna Nachouki2,3
1Department of Avionic Engineering, Institute of Avionic and Aeronautics, Air University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Scientific Reports
|February 4, 2026
Summary
This study introduces a blockchain framework for fruit supply chains (FSC) to enhance food safety and traceability. The FSC_SDG system improves data integrity and transparency, boosting consumer trust.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Computer Science
- Supply Chain Management
Background:
- Traditional fruit supply chain (FSC) traceability faces challenges like data manipulation and lack of transparency.
- These issues reduce consumer trust and hinder efficient contamination response.
- Existing methods struggle with real-time monitoring and data integrity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a secure and transparent blockchain-based framework for fruit supply chain traceability.
- To enhance food safety, data integrity, and consumer trust.
- To align traceability systems with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN-SDGs).
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a blockchain-based framework using cryptographic protocols and smart contracts.
- Development of the FSC_SDG system for trusted data recording and provenance verification.
- Proof-of-concept prototype deployment on the Ethereum blockchain.
Main Results:
- Reduced latency in traceability verification processes.
- Demonstrated improvement in data integrity and resistance to tampering.
- Successful validation of real-time provenance and autonomous policy execution.
Conclusions:
- The proposed blockchain framework effectively enhances food safety and transparency in fruit supply chains.
- The FSC_SDG system strengthens consumer trust through secure and verifiable traceability.
- The system offers a robust solution for modern supply chain challenges.
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