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Innovation in Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages: Microbiological, Chemical, and Bioactive Perspectives

edited by

Batrinou Anthimia

and

Maria Kyraleou

submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2057 | Submission Open

Keywords: beverages; alcoholic beverages; non-alcoholic beverages; beverage innovation; microbiological analysis; chemical analysis; bioactivity; functional beverages; plant extracts; fermentation; probiotics; natural ingredients; food safety; quality assessment; new product development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Beverage Technology Fermentation and Microbiology)

Green Tea: Towards a Multifunctional Beverage

edited by

Keiko Unno

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1439 | Submission Open

Keywords: green tea; functionality; interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tea, Coffee, Water, and Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages)

Dealcoholized Wines, Low-Alcohol Wines or Non-Alcoholic Wines

edited by

Maria Carla Cravero

and

Silvia Motta

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 902 | Submission Open

Keywords: dealcoholized wines; low-alchool wines; no-alchool wines; wine composition and quality; aroma (volatiloma profile); sensory profile; health benefits; consumer liking

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wine, Spirits and Oenological Products)

Plant-Based Beverages: From Nutritional Value to Bioactive Functionality

edited by Tayse Ferreira da Silveira and

Rossana V.C. Cardoso

submission deadline 15 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 347 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemicals; functional foods; novel foods; health benefits; nutrition; plant-based foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quality, Nutrition, and Chemistry of Beverages)

Fermented Plant-Based Beverages: Nutritional Composition and Functional Properties

edited by

Amparo Gamero

Guadalupe Garcia-Llatas

Antonio Cilla

and

Mónica Gandía

submission deadline 20 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2239 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented plant-based beverages; nutritional composition; functional properties; microbial diversity; bioactive compounds; health benefits; novel fermentation techniques; food safety and quality control; consumer acceptance & sensory evaluation; sustainability and life-cycle assessment; beer; wine; cider

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quality, Nutrition, and Chemistry of Beverages)

Probiotics Empowering the Future of Beverages

edited by

Panagiotis Kandylis

and

Dimitra Dimitrellou

submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3755 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotic beverages; functional beverages; dairy-based probiotics; plant-based beverages; fermented beverages; beverage matrices; probiotic viability; sensory characteristics; gut health; market innovation; interdisciplinary research

From Vineyard to Vintage: Deciphering the Science Behind Vineyard Management and Wine Quality

edited by

Dimitris Kalompatsios

submission deadline 15 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 430 | Submission Open

Keywords: viticulture; canopy management; climate swings; grape composition; wine quality; polyphenolic profile; sensory attributes; vintage effects

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wine, Spirits and Oenological Products)

New Insights into Artisanal and Traditional Beverages

edited by

Ogueri Nwaiwu

and

Helen Onyeaka

submission deadline 20 Nov 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16770 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemistry, biochemistry, and biotechnology; microbiology and molecular biology; metagenomics and metabolomics; shelf life and health potential; new product development; sustainability and/or life cycle analysis; volatile and metabolite abundance; product and process quality improvement; sensory analysis; terroir effects or influence

Microbial Drivers of Beverage Fermentation

edited by

Frank Vriesekoop

Imma Andorrà Solsona

and

Miquel Puxeu

submission deadline 25 Nov 2026 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open

Keywords: beverage quality; wine; beer; low alcoholic beverages; indigenous yeasts; non-Saccharomyces species; microbial interactions; mixed fermentation; biotechnology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Beverage Technology Fermentation and Microbiology)

How Processing Shapes Component Structure and Quality in Fermented Beverages

edited by Siqi Wang

submission deadline 5 Dec 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 901 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented beverages; metabolites; component structure; sensory properties; nutritional functionality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Beverage Technology Fermentation and Microbiology)

Bioactive Compounds in Fermented Beverages

edited by

Antonello Santini

submission deadline 10 Dec 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10156 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermentation; fermented beverages; bioactive compounds; mechanism of action; health and beneficial effects; composition; chemical analysis; organoleptic characteristics; byproducts and residues utilization; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quality, Nutrition, and Chemistry of Beverages)

Innovations for Sustainable and Functional Beverages—Selected Papers from CEFood 2026

edited by

Georgi A. Kostov

, Rositsa S. Denkova-Kostova and

Vesela Shopska

submission deadline 16 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable beverage processing and circular economy approaches; development of functional, health-oriented, and tailor-made beverages; alcoholic, low-alcohol, non-alcoholic, and alcohol-free beverages; fermented beverages and innovative microbial cultures; plant-based, fruit, vegetable, cereal, dairy, and alternative beverages; probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, and bioactive compounds in beverages; valorization of agricultural and beverage-industry by-products; emerging and non-thermal processing technologies; digitalization, automation, modelling, artificial intelligence, and smart manufacturing; beverage quality, safety, authenticity, and traceability; sensory evaluation, consumer perception, and market acceptance; shelf-life assessment, preservation, packaging, and storage stability; nutritional, physiological, and health-related aspects of beverage consumption; analytical, metabolomic, genomic, and other omics-based approaches in beverage research

The Future of Functional Fermented Beverages: The Case of Kombucha

edited by Anthony N. Mutukumira

submission deadline 20 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 677 | Submission Open

Keywords: kombucha; fermentation; microbial interactions; SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast); functional metabolites; flavour development; potential functional and health benefits; innovative processing; bacterial cellulose applications; optimization strategies; applications; potential risks or toxicity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Beverage Technology Fermentation and Microbiology)

Consumer Insights and Market Trends in the Global Wine Industry

edited by Sharon L. Forbes

submission deadline 25 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 878 | Submission Open

Keywords: consumer insights; consumer behaviour; market trends; wine marketing; drivers and barriers; new product development; new market development

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wine, Spirits and Oenological Products)

Upcycling Beverage Waste: From By-Product to Resource

edited by

Dimitris P. Makris

and

Stamatina Kallithraka

submission deadline 30 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 577 | Submission Open

Keywords: beverage wastes; bioactive compounds; bioeconomy; green processes; waste valorization

Analytical and Technological Insights into Beer, Malt, and Fermented Beverages

edited by

Kristina Mastanjević

and

Alan Gasiński

submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3935 | Submission Open

Keywords: beer; malt; brewing; fermentation; bioactive compounds; polyphenols; chalconoids; terpenoids; xanthohumol; non-alcoholic beer; non-conventional yeast; alternative raw materials; antioxidants; sensory analysis; functional beverages; beer quality; hops; yeast; sustainability; lactic acid bacteria; fungi; probiotics; microbiome diversity; koji; functional foods; bioactive peptides; solid-state fermentation; spontaneous fermentation; upcycled fermentation; sourdough; acetic acid bacteria

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quality, Nutrition, and Chemistry of Beverages)

Consumer Perception, Sensory Evaluation and Market Trends in Functional and Novel Beverages

edited by Leandro Oliveira and

António Raposo

submission deadline 16 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 431 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional beverages; sensory evaluation; consumer perception; product development; sustainability; plant-based beverages; market trends

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory Analysis of Beverages)

The Science of Coffee: From Aroma Analysis to By-Product Valorization

edited by Franks Kamgang Nzekoue and

Agnese Santanatoglia

submission deadline 17 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 242 | Submission Open

Keywords: coffee flavor; bioactive compounds; metabolomics; coffee preparation; volatile organic compounds; upcycling; spent ground coffee; coffee silverskin; coffee husk; waste valorization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Tea, Coffee, Water, and Other Non-Alcoholic Beverages)

Functional Compounds Driving Beverage Innovation

edited by Vita Di Stefano and

Carla Buzzanca

submission deadline 25 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 894 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional beverages; formulations; health benefits; innovation of beverages

(This special issue belongs to the Section Quality, Nutrition, and Chemistry of Beverages)

Quality and Authenticity in Wine: Analytical Advances and Consumer Perspectives

edited by

Vassilis Athanasiadis

submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7308 | Submission Open

Keywords: wine quality; authenticity; polyphenols; sensory analysis; consumer perception; fraud detection; analytical chemistry; traceability; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Wine, Spirits and Oenological Products)

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