From Waste to Value: Microbial Fermentation for the Sustainable Valorization of Agri-Food Residues

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue, “From Waste to Value: Microbial Fermentation for the Sustainable Valorization of Agri-Food Residues” aims to present recent research on innovative microbial and biotechnological approaches to convert agricultural and food industry by-products into valuable resources.

The valorization of food waste represents a crucial step toward achieving global sustainability goals, as it helps reduce environmental burdens, recover valuable nutrients, and create new economic opportunities for the agri-food sector. By transforming residues into functional and marketable products, microbial fermentation offers a powerful tool to close resource loops and minimize waste generation.

This Issue seeks to highlight strategies that support a circular bioeconomy, reduce environmental impact, and promote the sustainable use of natural resources.

Some of its focal points include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Development and optimization of microbial fermentation processes for agri-food residues;
• Engineering and selection of microorganisms for efficient bioconversion and product yield;
• Production of bioactive compounds, biomaterials, biofuels, or other high-value products from food waste streams;
• Utilization of bioprocessed residues for the formulation of functional foods and nutraceuticals;
• Integration of microbial fermentation into circular economy and sustainable food system frameworks;
• Environmental and techno-economic assessments of valorization processes.

Reviews, original research articles, and communications are welcome.

Dr. Emmanuel Atta-Obeng
Dr. Michela Verni
Guest Editors

Manuscript Submission Information

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