Introduction

The Blockchain for Food Safety and Transparency Training Course provides food industry professionals with the cutting-edge knowledge and tools needed to apply blockchain technology for enhancing food safety, supply chain transparency, and consumer trust. With increasing regulatory scrutiny, demand for traceable sourcing, and complex global supply chains, blockchain offers a secure and immutable platform to track food products from farm to fork.

This course delivers practical insights into how blockchain can prevent food fraud, improve recall efficiency, verify product authenticity, and support real-time data sharing among stakeholders. Participants will explore successful case studies, build blockchain use cases, and gain hands-on experience with blockchain applications tailored for food supply chains. The training is designed to bridge the gap between food safety protocols and emerging digital solutions that meet evolving consumer and regulatory expectations.

Target Audience

• Food safety and quality assurance managers
• Food supply chain and logistics professionals
• Agricultural and food technology specialists
• Regulatory compliance officers
• Blockchain solution developers and consultants
• Certification and auditing professionals
• Procurement and sourcing managers
• Sustainability and traceability coordinators

Course Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of blockchain technology and its relevance to food safety
• Explore the advantages of blockchain over traditional traceability systems
• Identify food safety risks that blockchain can help mitigate
• Analyze blockchain architecture and smart contracts in food traceability
• Evaluate blockchain platforms used in the agri-food sector
• Design and map blockchain-based traceability systems
• Integrate blockchain with existing food safety management systems
• Examine case studies of blockchain in agriculture and food retail
• Develop a blockchain use case tailored to a food supply chain challenge
• Assess data validation, privacy, and scalability in blockchain solutions
• Build stakeholder collaboration strategies for blockchain implementation

Duration

5 Days

Course Outline

Module 1: Blockchain Technology Essentials for Food Systems

• Key concepts, architecture, and terminology
• Public vs. private blockchains in food applications
• Blockchain vs. traditional databases
• Smart contracts and decentralized networks
• Security, immutability, and consensus mechanisms

Module 2: Blockchain Applications in Food Safety and Quality

• Traceability and recall improvement
• Authenticity and anti-counterfeiting measures
• Food fraud detection and prevention
• HACCP integration and real-time alerts
• Digitization of food safety certificates

Module 3: Mapping the Blockchain-Enabled Food Supply Chain

• End-to-end product visibility
• Connecting producers, processors, and retailers
• Data entry points and validation mechanisms
• Tagging, scanning, and IoT sensors
• Overcoming interoperability challenges

Module 4: Blockchain Platforms and Technology Solutions

• Ethereum, Hyperledger, IBM Food Trust, and other tools
• Selecting the right platform for your organization
• Case studies from leading food companies
• Tech partnerships and vendor assessments
• Pilot testing and system scaling

Module 5: Designing Blockchain Use Cases and Pilots

• Identifying a traceability or compliance challenge
• Framing a use case and mapping workflow
• Stakeholder engagement and governance
• Data flow and system integration planning
• Measuring impact and ROI

Module 6: Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Considerations

• Data protection and privacy issues
• Legal frameworks for smart contracts
• Compliance with international food safety regulations
• Ethical sourcing and fair trade verification
• Certification and audit alignment

Module 7: Blockchain for Transparency and Consumer Engagement

• Storytelling with product origin and ethics data
• QR code labeling and transparency apps
• Sustainability claims and proof of practice
• Building trust with digitally connected consumers
• Market differentiation through technology adoption

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.