Research and Optimization of Food Processing Technology

Dear Colleagues,

In the ever-evolving landscape of food production, the research and optimization of food processing technology play a pivotal role in ensuring the global food supply chain's efficiency, safety, and sustainability. With the growing demands of a burgeoning population and the need to address environmental concerns, there is an increasing emphasis on developing innovative techniques and technologies that streamline processes while minimizing waste and resource consumption. This necessitates comprehensive research endeavors encompassing various disciplines such as food science, engineering, and biotechnology. From enhancing preservation methods to improving extraction processes, the quest for optimized food processing technology is driven by the collective goal of delivering nutritious, high-quality food products to consumers worldwide. Through interdisciplinary collaborations and advancements in computational modeling, analytical techniques, and material sciences, researchers strive to unlock new possibilities in food processing, paving the way for a more sustainable and resilient future for the food industry.

This Special Issue on “Research and Optimization in Food processing Technology” seeks high-quality works focusing on research and optimization in food processing technology, which cannot be overstated, as it underpins the entire food industry's ability to meet the demands of a growing population while mitigating environmental impacts. Recognizing this critical need, we invite researchers from diverse topics in food science, food safety, food technology, and food sustainability to submit proposals that contribute to advancing this field.

Proposals may encompass a wide range of categories, including but not limited to:

• Novel food preservation methods;
• Sustainable packaging solutions;
• Energy-efficient processing techniques;
• Extraction and encapsulation of bioactive compounds;
• Sensor technology for quality control;
• Optimization of food formulation and structure;
• Innovative methods for fortification and enrichment of food products with essential nutrients;
• Optimization of processing techniques to preserve the nutritional integrity of foods;
• Exploration of sustainable sources for functional ingredients with health-promoting properties;
• Utilization of novel processing methods to reduce anti-nutritional factors in food matrices;
• Integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning for process optimization.

By addressing these challenges and opportunities, researchers can make significant contributions toward enhancing food processing systems' efficiency, sustainability, and resilience, thereby ensuring the continued availability of safe, nutritious, and affordable food for generations to come.

Dr. José Agustín Tapia Hernández
Dr. Francisco Rodríguez-Félix
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Processes is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2400 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

• preservation
• fortification
• ingredient sourcing
• shelf-life extension
• flavor enhancement
• texture modification
• nutrient retention
• packaging innovation
• process automation
• waste reduction