Abstract
The consumption of food and its safety are important for human security. In this paper, we reviewed the literature on future possibilities for transforming the food system through digital solutions in the Barents region. Such digital solutions will make food business operators more efficient, sustainable, and transparent. Developing cross-border infrastructures for digitalization in the region will break the isolation of the local food system, thus simplifying the availability of processed, novel and safe traditional food products. It is necessary for food growers and processors to respond to the trends driven by consumers’ demand while ensuring their safety. Our review highlights the opportunities provided by digital technology to ensure safety and help food business operators predict consumer trends in the future. In addition, digitalization can create conditions that are necessary for the diversification of organizational schemes and the effective monitoring of food processing operations that will help to promote food and nutrition security in the Barents region.
Highlights
The food system encompasses all different stages of food production, including harvesting, processing, distribution and storage
This review will be useful in conceptualizing a framework for food system digitalization in the region
The knowledge base can be enhanced through the gathering of metrics that can lead to a more integrated approach for the region in future collaboration on food security and safety
Summary
The food system encompasses all different stages of food production, including harvesting, processing, distribution and storage. Dairy farming exists to produce a wide range of dairy products including milk, cheese, yoghurt, butter and other fermented dairy products [6] The processing of these foods, in terms of adding value to them, is mainly done by small and medium enterprises in the Barents region. It will be important to address the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises in the region for them to expand their businesses and create a niche for their high-quality nutritional food products This can be achieved by encouraging a better means of harvesting berries and herbs, and highlighting the nutritional benefits of these bioactive ingredients through mobile applications that can appeal to potential consumers, especially the younger generation.
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