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Fermentation publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Functional Properties of Microorganisms in Fermented Foods, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 13659
Keywords: fermented food; functional properties; functional nutrition; flavor; antibacterial properties; preservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Probiotic Strains and Fermentation)
Research Progress of Rumen Fermentation submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4581
Keywords: ruminant nutrition; feed; animal nutrition; ruminal fermentation; microbiota
(This special issue belongs to the Section Probiotic Strains and Fermentation)
In Vitro Fermentation, Fourth Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4035
Keywords: microbe; microbial ecology; nutrients; digestibility; enzyme; metabolite; gas; rumen; fermenter; medium
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)
Science and Technology of Winemaking
edited by Aude A. Watrelot
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3616
Keywords: climate-adapted cultivars; fumaric acid; cation-exchange resins; yeasts strains; ultrasounds; extraction; dealcoholisation; tannins; anthocyanins; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)
Strategies for Optimal Fermentation by Using Modern Tools and Methods, 2nd Edition
edited by Alexander Dimitrov Kroumov
submission deadline 15 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2922
Keywords: fermentation process; metabolic control; process modeling; design; optimization
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation Process Design)
Precision Fermentation: Applications in the Food and Beverage Industry
edited by Tiago Lima de Albuquerque
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 10 articles | Viewed by 21487 | Submission Open
Keywords: precision fermentation; food and beverage industry; microbial engineering; flavor optimization; nutritional enhancement; sustainable food production; synthetic biology; fermented food ingredients; textural improvements; fermentation technologies; industrial fermentation; protein alternatives
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)
Anaerobic Digestion: Waste to Energy: 2nd Edition
edited by Kenji Sakai
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7892 | Submission Open
Keywords: biogas production; methane fermentation; waste treatment; mixed culture system; microbial community structure (and function); digestate utilization (liquid fertilizer); sludge utilization (composting); mitigation of greenhouse gas; bio-energy and renewable energy; organic waste treatment (management and valorization stabilization); acidogenesis/acetogenesis/methanogenesis; anaerobic digestion; waste recycling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
Innovative Strategies for the Management of Wine Fermentations: 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7098 | Submission Open
Keywords: wine fermentations; malolactic fermentation; winemaking; wine quality; microbial starters; predictive microbiology; yeasts; lactic acid bacteria
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)
Health Benefits of Lactic Acid Bacteria: Gut Microbiota and Beyond
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6973 | Submission Open
Keywords: lactic acid bacteria; lactobacilli; probiotics; postbiotics; bioactive metabolites; neurotransmitters; gut microbiota; health benefits; fermented foods; functional foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Probiotic Strains and Fermentation)
Advances in Fermented Foods and Beverages submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6964 | Submission Open
Keywords: health promotion; probiotics; bioactive peptides; functional foods; microbial fermentation; anticarcinogenic; cardiovascular disease; antimicrobial effect; lactic acid bacteria; nutraceuticals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)
Application and Research of Solid State Fermentation, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2882 | Submission Open
Keywords: solid-state fermentation (SSF); microbial fermentation; organic waste; reactor design; SSF process; feed protein; single-cell protein; compost; bio-energy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
Lignocellulosic Biomass Decomposition and Bioconversion, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1649 | Submission Open
Keywords: lignocellulosic biomass; biorefinery; biochemicals; biomaterials
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
Novel and Old Insights for Biotechnological Exploitation of Actinobacterial Strain Fermentations
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 273 | Submission Open
Keywords: actinobacteria; fermentation; biotechnological exploitation; metabolic engineering; bioactive compounds; strain improvement; omics studies; mixed cultures; enzyme production; microbial interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)
Bioconversion of Biomass for Effective Production of Biofuels as Well as Biobased Chemicals and Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 169 | Submission Open
Keywords: biomass conversion; enzymatic hydrolysis; microbial identification; metabolic engineering; microbial fermentation; biofuel; biobased chemicals and materials; industrial biotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
The Role of Non-Saccharomyces Yeasts in Crafting Alcoholic Drinks submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 133 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-Saccharomyces yeasts; alcoholic drinks fermentation; alcoholic fermentation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Yeast)
Fermented Dairy Products: From Artisanal Production to Functional Products and Beyond submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16395 | Submission Open
Keywords: fermented dairy products; microbial fermentation; microorganisms; metabolic end products; bioactive compounds; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)
Fermentation Processes: Modeling, Optimization and Control: 3rd Edition submission deadline 15 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1340 | Submission Open
Keywords: fermentation technology; process modeling; simulation analysis; process optimization; control process; sustainability issues; artificial intelligence; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation Process Design)
Fermentation Technologies for the Production of High-Quality Feed: 2nd Edition
edited by Jianxin Xiao
submission deadline 20 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 478 | Submission Open
Keywords: fermentation process; fermented feed; feed additives; feed resources; animal health; animal growth; nutritional value; feed preservation; microorganisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
The Health-Boosting Power of Fermented Foods and Their By-Products submission deadline 25 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2163 | Submission Open
Keywords: antioxidant compounds; fermentation; fermented foods; human/animal health; bioactive compounds; bioactive peptides; functional foods; nutraceuticals; benefits of fermented foods; probiotic foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)
Pigment Production in Submerged Fermentation: Second Edition submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 23724 | Submission Open
Keywords: microorganisms; microbial pigments; natural colorants; secondary metabolites; submerged fermentation; biosynthetic pathway; culture conditions; pigment characterization; bioactive pigments
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)
Advances in Fermented Fruits and Vegetables submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 7 articles | Viewed by 18771 | Submission Open
Keywords: fermentation science; fermented fruits and vegetables; health benefits; microbial diversity; nutritional value; technological advances
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)
Microbial Production of Industrial Enzymes
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3721 | Submission Open
Keywords: mining and evolution of enzymes; high-level expression of industrial enzymes; fermentation process control of enzymes; production of industrial enzymes; modification of host strains
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
Sustainable Single-Cell Proteins with Non-Grain Feedstocks
edited by Xin Wu
submission deadline 30 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 123 | Submission Open
Keywords: single-cell proteins; future food and feed; industrial and agricultural by-products; straw; methane and methanol; yeast; filamentous fungi; fermentation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)
Biotechnological and Functional/Probiotic Characteristics of Non-Conventional Yeasts in Fermented Beverages submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8059 | Submission Open
Keywords: non-conventional yeasts; wine; beer; aroma improvement; biocontrol; ethanol reduction; NABLAB beer; functional beverages; probiotic yeasts; prebiotic and postbiotic compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Yeast)
Lactic Acid Bacteria Metabolism
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7991 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiotics; prebiotics; lactic acid bacteria; yeasts; metabolic processes; beneficial metabolites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)
Cyanobacteria and Eukaryotic Microalgae (2nd Edition) submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2059 | Submission Open
Keywords: cyanobacteria; eukaryotic microalgae; biodiversity; natural compounds; secondary metabolites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)
Applications of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Fermented Foods and Beverages: Second Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 820 | Submission Open
Keywords: lactic acid bacteria; fermented foods; probiotics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)
Ruminal Fermentation: 2nd Edition
edited by Cláudia Braga Pereira Bento
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 791 | Submission Open
Keywords: ammoniacal nitrogen; animal nutrition; antimicrobials; enteric methane; environmental impact; feed additives; feed efficiency; next-generation sequencing; rumen parameters; ruminal microbiota; ruminants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)
Towards the Sustainable Treatment of Organic Wastes via Various Novel Biotechnologies, 2nd Edition
edited by Xuedong Zhang and Xuefeng Zhu
submission deadline 31 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: organic waste treatment; food waste; agricultural waste; biotechnology; anaerobic fermentation; enzymatic pretreatment; bioenergy recovery; resource recovery; carbon neutralization; sustainability; life cycle assessment (LCA)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
Probiotics, Prebiotics and Their Use as Innovative Ingredients in Food Technology, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 15 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4012 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional foods; beneficial microorganisms; probiotics; prebiotics; synbiotics; postbiotics; psychobiotics; gut microbiota; fermentation; nutrition and human health; vegetables; fruits; microbial analyses; physico-chemical analyses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Probiotic Strains and Fermentation)
The Future of Fermentation Technology in the Biorefining Process: 3rd Edition submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3580 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioprocessing; biorefinery; alternative raw materials; utilization of industrial side streams; sustainability assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
Valorisation of Agro-Industrial By-Products Through Fermentation or Eco-Friendly Techniques submission deadline 20 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2225 | Submission Open
Keywords: by-product; fermentation; starter cultures; bioactive molecules; biotechnology approaches
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
Algae Biotechnology for Biofuel Production and Bioremediation submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9310 | Submission Open
Keywords: algae; biofuels; lipids; bioremediation; biostimulation; bioaugmentation; heavy metals; water treatment; biomass production; harvesting
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
Application of Fermentation Technology in Animal Nutrition: 2nd Edition
edited by , , Lei Chen and Jie Bai
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 8 articles | Viewed by 7380 | Submission Open
Keywords: fermentation; silage; forage; by-product; feed; nutrition; animal
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
Yeast Fermentation, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2796 | Submission Open
Keywords: yeast; fermentation; fermentation process; co-culture; stress tolerance; chemicals; foods; interaction between microorganisms; fermentation efficiency; metabolic engineering; strain development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Yeast)
Biofuels and Green Technology
edited by
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2660 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable energy; biofuels; biomass; green technologies; fermentation; bioenergy production; enzyme engineering; bio-based chemicals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
Fungal Secondary Metabolism: Discovery and Characterization of Biologically Active Compounds
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2335 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungi; fermentation; secondary metabolism; functional component; separation and purification; bioactivity; structural characteristics; omics; metabolic pathways; biosynthesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)
YBC2025: Yeast in Bioeconomy submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1442 | Submission Open
Keywords: yeast bioeconomy; fermentation technology; techno-economic assessment; life cycle analysis; process scale-up
(This special issue belongs to the Section Yeast)
Bioactive Compounds and Functional Properties of Fermented Foods submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1022 | Submission Open
Keywords: fermentation science; fermented foods; bioactive compounds; health benefits; microbial diversity; nutritional value; technological advances
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)
Yeast Biotechnology in Valorization of Waste and By-Products submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 500 | Submission Open
Keywords: industrialization; waste management; environmental impact; yeast-derived products; low-cost substrates; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Yeast)
Lignocellulosic Biomass in Biorefinery Processes
edited by Carlos Eduardo De Araújo Padilha, José Antonio Pérez-Pimienta and
submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 434 | Submission Open
Keywords: fractionation; pretreatment; circular economy; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
Anaerobic Digestion to High Value Organic Fertilizer and Biogas submission deadline 30 Nov 2025 | Viewed by 321 | Submission Open
Keywords: anaerobic digestion; biogas production; organic fertilizers; digestate valorization; nutrient recovery; co-digestion; waste-to-energy; circular bioeconomy; pre-treatment strategies; sustainable waste management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
Advances in Hydrogen Production: Toward a Sustainable Energy Future
edited by
submission deadline 20 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 87 | Submission Open
Keywords: biohydrogen; fermentation; dark fermentation; photofermentation; metabolic engineering; microbial consortia; renewable energy; bioprocessing; waste valorization; biotechnology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
Innovative Biotechnological Production of Microbial Polysaccharides submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3321 | Submission Open
Keywords: microorganisms; carbohydrate polymers; bioreactors; production optimization; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)
Feature Review Papers on Fermentation for Food and Beverages 2025
edited by
submission deadline 30 Dec 2025 | Viewed by 188 | Submission Open
Keywords: saccharomyces; non-saccharomyces; lachancea thermotolerans; torulaspora delbrueckii; metschnikowia pulcherrima; hanseniaspora vineae; brettanomyces/dekkera; lactic acid bacteria; lactiplantibacillus plantarum; bioprotection; biocontrol; sensory profile; off flavors; bacteriocins; zymocins; enzymes; emerging technologies; aroma; color; functional foods; mixed fermentations; co-inoculations; sequential inoculations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)
Fermentation: 10th Anniversary
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 31 articles | Viewed by 114606 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial metabolism; fermentation process; strain improvement; bioprocesses; bioreactor design; scale-up; beverages; fermented food; bioconversion; biofuels; commodity chemicals; pharmaceuticals; bioproducts; probiotics; gut microbiota
Feature Review Papers in Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 6 articles | Viewed by 31360 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial metabolism; metabolic engineering; microbial stress; microbial physiology; strain improvement; specialized metabolites; bioprocesses; bioreactors; secondary metabolism; genetic transformations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Microbial Metabolism, Physiology & Genetics)
Feature Review Papers in Industrial Fermentation, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 25034 | Submission Open
Keywords: fermentation for production of chemicals and materials; fermentation for production of biofuels; fermentation for production of pharmaceuticals; environmental bioprocesses; bioconversion and valorization of pollutants; bioprocesses for greenhouse gas mitigation; biodegradation of pollutants; bioreactor design and modeling; biorefinery processes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Industrial Fermentation)
10th Anniversary of Fermentation: Feature Papers in Section "Probiotic Strains and Fermentation"
edited by
submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 9 articles | Viewed by 15550 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiotics; high-throughput screening; lactic acid bacteria; gut microbiota; lactobacillus; bifidobacterium; bacillus; acetic acid bacteria; yeast; fungi
(This special issue belongs to the Section Probiotic Strains and Fermentation)
Fermentation and Biotechnology in Wine Making submission deadline 31 Dec 2025 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12531 | Submission Open
Keywords: microbial genomics; microbial physiology; fermentation performance; grape and wine spoilage; sulfite reduction; non-thermal technologies; ethanol reduction; enzymatic activities; flavor improvement; bioinformatics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fermentation for Food and Beverages)
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