“…Moreover, this study shows that the implication of Blockchain technology extends far beyond consumer trust. By utilising Blockchain technology effectively, small-scale agri-food businesses may experience a significant reduction in risk, both in terms of product related disruptions within the supply chain and the financial consequences of product recalls (van Hilten et al, 2020, Bumblauskas et al, 2020, Lucena et al, 2018, Makarov et al, 2019, Tsolakis et al, 2021. Another risk management strategy that Blockchain technology can enable is the implementation of smart contracts which can be used to automate the execution of contracts, reduce the need for intermediaries and increase the speed of transactions.…”