Food waste is projected to be a $1.5 trillion problem by 2050, but improving the supply chain can help, reports Supply Chain Dive. Making improvements to supply chain infrastructure and efficiency could reduce the amount of food wasted by $270 billion.

According to Forbes, blockchain can help consumers feel confident about the food they buy. A Dutch company is studying how blockchain and other technologies will improve consumer confidence.

Historically agriculture has been on the leading edge of technology, but is there a place for blockchain tech in farming, reports Farm & Dairy. Ag experts believe that blockchain can help farmers with tracking commodities.