Enhancing Food Safety and Transparency in the Supply Chain through Polygon Blockchain and Cloud Integration

Abstract

The food industry faces substantial challenges in guaranteeing the authenticity and safety of food items along the complex supply chain. These challenges are compounded by technological limitations and a tendency within the hotel industry to opt for lower-quality, less expensive products. Such practices, while seemingly cost-effective, ultimately endanger the health and safety of consumers. Through the utilization of blockchain’s traceability characteristics, we can closely track the origins of food items and monitor their journey from farm to table. By leveraging the best of both worlds-current cloud technology for real-time data processing and blockchain for data storage-we can make the adoption of blockchain across a wide spectrum more feasible. This integration results in reduced costs and higher efficiency throughout the supply chain. Incorporating the system onto a decentralized database through the utilization of smart contracts enables the establishment of an immutable record encompassing the entire process. It facilitates the provision of readily accessible information pertaining to edible shelf life and harvesting dates, thus bolstering food safety and transparency within the supply chain. Polygon’s compatibility with Ethereum and its sidechain networks, coupled with its superior transaction speeds and affordable transaction costs, position it as a promising solution for implementing blockchain technology in the food industry.