New blockchain technologies are progressively impacting the current production structures of the agri-food sector. This paper analyses how these new technologies impact the distinctive signs and certification sys- tems that are currently regulated in the agricultural sector. This is first to demonstrate the possible supplementary role of these technologies, where the functions to which the distinctive signs, the certifications, and the indications of geographical origin have shown signs of ineffective- ness. Secondly, the aim of this paper is to assess if these technologies can enhance the competitive mechanism by optimising resource allocation in this industry considering the objectives of environmental protection, sustainable production, and animal welfare.
Signs of quality and blockchain technologies: new techniques to support sustainability and quality in the agri-food sector
Remotti, Giorgio
2024-01-01
Abstract
New blockchain technologies are progressively impacting the current production structures of the agri-food sector. This paper analyses how these new technologies impact the distinctive signs and certification sys- tems that are currently regulated in the agricultural sector. This is first to demonstrate the possible supplementary role of these technologies, where the functions to which the distinctive signs, the certifications, and the indications of geographical origin have shown signs of ineffective- ness. Secondly, the aim of this paper is to assess if these technologies can enhance the competitive mechanism by optimising resource allocation in this industry considering the objectives of environmental protection, sustainable production, and animal welfare.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
