Gartner, Inc., Stamford, Conn., identified the Top 8 supply chain technology trends in 2019.

Albertsons Cos., Boise, Idaho, joined the blockchain-based IBM Food Trust network, North Castle, N.Y., to begin piloting technology designed to improve how food is traced from farm to store shelf.

Investment in supply chain innovation is at a critical inflection point, with a trend of declining investment from 2015 to 2018 being more than countered by a 95% increase in projected spending for 2019, according to a report released by MHI, the Charlotte, N.C.-based producer of the ProMat tradeshow that’s currently taking place.

The National Pork Board, Des Moines, Iowa, partnered with Ripe Technology, Inc., San Francisco, to pilot blockchain technology use in the U.S. pork industry.

Israel-based LogChain completed its first blockchain maritime pilot program, carrying out the first shipment via its unique end-to-end digitized and tamper-proof LogChain platform.

DNV GL, Norway, and NDS (Nongshim Data System), South Korea, announced plans to collaborate on further developing digital assurance solutions targeting food safety and traceability in the food and beverage industry.

Omnichain Solutions, Los Angeles, launched an end-to-end supply chain management platform built using blockchain technology.

The transportation and logistics industry is experiencing a slow rate of blockchain adoption, according to a survey released by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Boston, Mass.

Citizens Reserve, Los Gatos, Calif., announced a partnership with Smartrac Technology Group, The Netherlands, to implement Citizens Reserve’s SUKU blockchain solution to improve the track and trace of goods from supplier to retailer.