In early 2020 IBM announced a plan to use blockchain technology to insure food safety and track any possible problems or contamination in the food supply chain. By using blockchain technology, agencies like the USDA can easily pin point problems in our food supply.
The Covid 19 outbreak has highlighted the need for a more accurate tracking system for tracing safety concerns throughout the food supply. The possible interruption to our supply chain caused by an outbreak at meat packing plants and slaughter houses has made implementation of a safety protocol using blockchain technology a top priority. We are seeing an expedited plan for the use of blockchain technology in the food industry.
