Sustainable food traceability: a comprehensive model for enhancing safety and resilience in the supply chain in the Oman food industry

Abstract The study aims to provide a comprehensive, sustainable, and technologically advanced traceability model that enhances the safety and resilience of the food supply chain in Oman. It also seeks to create a framework for enhancing safety and resilience in the supply chain. This framework will influence other regional supply chains to embrace food traceability and contribute towards global food safety and sustainability efforts. This study followed a positivist research philosophy and used the quantitative research approach. A structured questionnaire was administered online to collect data from 385 respondents. To improve the reliability of the research instrument, a pilot test was conducted. Respondents were selected using a snowball technique. The results were tested using structural equation modelling. The results showed that compliance can improve food safety performance through data accuracy and timeliness in food supply chains in Oman. It was also found that technology traceability systems can improve food safety performance through collaborative supply chain relationships in food supply chains in Oman. Additionally, the research showed that technology traceability systems, through cooperative supply chains, enhance sustainable practices. The integration of technology traceability systems and regulatory compliance are significant elements that foster cooperation and bolster food safety and sustainability. The study holds significant implications for various stakeholders within Oman’s food industry and broader applications in similar contexts. With broader implications for the global food sector, the study offers a comprehensive framework for improving Oman’s food safety and supply chain resilience. Adopting such models can result in notable gains in economic efficiency, sustainability, consumer trust, and regulatory compliance. Oman can fortify its food business and serve as a model for other nations by utilising cutting-edge technologies and encouraging cooperation among stakeholders.