  This paper investigates the contribution of business model innovations in
improvement of food supply chains. Through a systematic literature review, the
notable business model innovations in the food industry are identified,
surveyed, and evaluated. Findings reveal that the innovations in value
proposition, value creation processes, and value delivery processes of business
models are the successful strategies proposed in food industry. It is further
disclosed that rural female entrepreneurs, social movements, and also urban
conditions are the most important driving forces inducing the farmers to
reconsider their business models. In addition, the new technologies and
environmental factors are the secondary contributors in business model
innovation for the food processors. It is concluded that digitalization has
disruptively changed the food distributors models. E-commerce models and
internet of things are reported as the essential factors imposing the retailers
to innovate their business models. Furthermore, the consumption demand and the
product quality are two main factors affecting the business models of all the
firms operating in the food supply chain regardless of their positions in the
chain. The findings of the current study provide an insight into the food
industry to design a sustainable business model to bridge the gap between food
supply and food demand.
