F1000Research· 2026Q1· Review
Digital Transformation in Agri-Food Supply Chains for Adaptive Sustainable Growth among Latin American Firms: A Systematic Review, 2018–2025
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A systematic review of 85 studies (2018-2025) reveals that digital transformation, particularly using blockchain, IoT, big data, AI, and precision agriculture, enhances agri-food supply chain traceability, efficiency, and resilience, but Latin America remains underrepresented.
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- Digital transformation in agri-food supply chains is driven by technologies like blockchain, IoT, big data, AI, and precision agriculture.
- These technologies demonstrably improve traceability, operational efficiency, resource management, and resilience.
- Key barriers to digital transformation include poor infrastructure, limited funding, interoperability issues, and digital skill deficits.
- Latin America represents a small fraction of the global scientific output on this topic.
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Abstract
Background Digital transformation is reshaping agri-food supply chains through technologies designed to improve efficiency, traceability, sustainability, and resilience. However, the evidence remains fragmented, and Latin America continues to be underrepresented. Methods A systematic review complemented by bibliometric analysis was conducted using Scopus and Web of Science in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The search identified 2,553 records; after filtering, duplicate removal, and eligibility assessment, 85 studies were included in the systematic synthesis. Data were analyzed using Bibliometrix, VOSviewer, and Microsoft Excel. Results Scientific output increased steadily, particularly after 2021. Blockchain, the Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and precision agriculture were the most frequently studied technologies. The findings showed improvements in traceability, operational efficiency, resource management, resilience, and organizational capabilities. Nevertheless, persistent barriers included inadequate infrastructure, limited financing, poor interoperability, and gaps in digital skills. Latin America accounted for only a small share of the scientific literature. Conclusions Digital transformation can support the sustainable growth of agri-food firms when it is integrated with organizational capabilities, data governance, stakeholder collaboration, and inclusive technology policies. Further empirical evidence from Latin America is needed, together with models tailored to the characteristics of its firms and territories.
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