Food Traceability and Prevention of Location Fraud using Blockchain

Abstract

Food traceability has gained widespread prominence in recent years due to the widely reported food fraud and safety issues and there is a need for a simple low-cost solution. Adopting the design science research methodology, we proposed a design-based set of practical criteria for food tracking system that includes the prevention of location data input fraud. The design was successfully implemented on a blockchain as food tracking system. Based on our evaluation, the design and prototype demonstrate a viable approach to food tracking and limiting food fraud.