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Purpose

This study aims to synthesise existing research to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current state of food supply chains by evaluating technological advancements that can address the challenges in food supply chain management (SCM).

Design/methodology/approach

The scientometric analysis, a quantitative study using statistical methods, selected English publications from after 2014, excluding non-peer-reviewed articles. This study analysed 479 research papers, filtered from 621 articles indexed in Scopus.

Findings

The review highlights key challenges in food SCM: perishability, increased intermediaries, safety compliance and sustainability. Technological solutions such as blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and big data (BD) analytics are promising tools to address these issues and attention to food wastage, security and catering services is also essential.

Research limitations/implications

The study relies on existing literature, possibly missing emerging technologies like multi-enterprise platforms for food certification.

Practical implications

This review offers valuable insights for food supply chain practitioners by highlighting current trends and contributions from different regions. It underscores the importance of technologies and considers adopting innovative technologies to enhance operations and efficiency.

Social implications

Accurate food SCM through technological solutions can reduce waste and lower the environmental impact of food production and distribution, emphasising sustainable SCM.

Originality/value

This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by systematically reviewing the literature on food SCM and identifying the role of technology in overcoming its challenges. It also directs research on future trends of digitalisation of food SCM.

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