Announcements

MDPI will be attending the 3rd UNIFood International Conference, which will be held from 28 to 29 June 2024, in Belgrade, Serbia.

This conference will focus specifically on the dialogue between companies and academic and research institutions to strengthen the cooperation between academia and industry.

This conference covers a range of topics, including the following:

• Food Production, Processing, Sustainability, Value-added Food;
• Food Quality and Safety;
• Food Nutrition and Health;
• Hi-Tech Agriculture and Food Production;
• Food Ethics;
• Education, Innovation and Transfer of Knowledge.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Foods;
• Nutrients;
• Safety.

If you are attending this conference, please feel free to start a conversation with us. Our delegates look forward to meeting you in person and answering any questions that you may have.

We are pleased to inform you that Foods (ISSN: 2304-8158) has received a heightened CiteScore of 7.4.

CiteScore provides transparent metrics that enable well-informed publishing strategies, library collection development, and the benchmarking of journal performance. It is now a standard citation metric alongside SNIP and SJR that gives an up-to-date view of a journal’s impact.

The 2023 CiteScore provides an assessment of the scientific influence of journals in the 2020 to 2023 period.

This is a reflection of the excellent performance, support, and dedication of all journal editors, reviewers, authors, and readers.

Foods’ CiteScore ranks as follows:

• Q1 (2 out of 78) in the “Health Professions” category;
• Q1 (64 out 389) in the “Agricultural and Biological Sciences-Food Science” category.

For more journal statistics, please visit https://www.mdpi.com/journal/foods/stats.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the journal.

Foods Editorial Office

MDPI will be attending the 28th International ICFMH Conference, which will be held from 8 to 11 July 2024, in BURGOS, Spain.

This conference will focus on the latest advances in new technologies in food production and microbiological analysis. It is an opportunity to delve into cutting-edge research and technological breakthroughs, exploring the ways in which innovation is driving improvements in food safety and quality.

The conference covers a range of topics, including new trends in food processing, innovative approaches to food safety and quality, and novel methods for microbial analysis. In addition, some emerging field topics are discussed for the first time, such as microplastics and microbiome interactions.

The following MDPI journals will be represented:

• Foods;
• Microorganisms;
• Pathogens;
• Obesities;
• Applied Microbiology;
• Dietetics;
• Applied Biosciences;
• Dairy;
• Nutrients;
• Life;
• Fermentation;
• Antibiotics.

On UNESCO’s 2024 Oceans Day, MDPI encourages the scientific community to increase the accessibility of ocean research to accelerate ocean conservation.

Basel, Switzerland, June 7, 2024: MDPI, a leading open access (OA) publisher, is proud to announce its active support for World Oceans Day 2024, celebrated under UNESCO’s Ocean Decade framework. MDPI’s CEO, Stefan Tochev hopes that “the latest ocean research can be made freely accessible to help empower scientists and communities at large to save our oceans,” under UNESCO’s Ocean Decade until 2030.

Open Access: A Catalyst for Ocean Action

MDPI’s presence at the UNESCO Ocean Decade Conference 2024 highlights our unwavering commitment to using OA to advance ocean science, support research communities, and promote sustainable ocean management.

"Our involvement in the UNESCO Ocean Decade Conference underscores MDPI's commitment to the underfunded Ocean SDG. By promoting OA to scientific articles and books on SDGs, we aim to inspire critical actions," said Tochev. "Our initiatives, like the World Sustainability Award and Emerging Sustainability Award, further demonstrate our dedication to advancing sustainability.”

Showcasing MDPI’s Contributions to Ocean Research

Over the past three years, MDPI has published 30,000 papers focused on ocean research and related topics. Key MDPI journals contributing to this body of work include:

• Journal of Marine Science and Engineering (4.9k papers)
• Remote Sensing (2.6k papers)
• Sustainability (2k papers)
• International Journal of Molecular Sciences (IJMS) (1.7k papers)
• Marine Drugs (1.5k papers)
• Water (1.5k papers)

These publications highlight MDPI’s contributions to ocean science, reinforcing our role in the broader sustainability agenda by promoting blue innovation and economy.

Additionally, MDPI has launched Oceans, an international, peer-reviewed forum specifically aimed at publishing studies related to all branches of oceanography with an emphasis on the functioning of the ocean and the sustainable use of its resources and ecosystem services.

Affirming MDPI’s Commitment to Ocean Science

MDPI’s commitment to OA is pivotal in addressing critical global challenges, from climate change to ocean sustainability. Our efforts resonate with Outcome 4 of the UNESCO Ocean Decade action roadmap: an accessible ocean with open and equitable access to data, information, technology, and innovation. By aligning with UNESCO’s goals, MDPI continues to contribute to shaping a sustainable future for our oceans, reinforcing our position as a forward-thinking publisher dedicated to environmental stewardship and scientific excellence.

For more information, contact Rui Duarte at rui.duarte@mdpi.com or +41764313242.

About MDPI

95% of authors rate MDPI’s publication process as excellent or good, setting a new benchmark in scientific publishing – reveals 2023 Annual Report. 

Basel, Switzerland, June 4, 2024: MDPI, the leading open access (OA) publisher, proudly announces the release of its 2023 Annual Report, detailing remarkable achievements and reaffirming its leadership in advancing OA publishing. In 2023, MDPI received 655,065 submissions, of which 285,244 articles were published. The company now commands a 17% market share in gold open access articles, with a median publication time of six weeks.

Stefan Tochev, MDPI's CEO, stated, "As a pioneer in open access publishing, MDPI has long been a game-changer in the scholarly community, serving millions of authors around the world to ensure the latest research is freely available. Reflecting on our incredible journey at MDPI, 2023 has been marked by growth in paper submissions, ambitious projects and initiatives aimed at improving our internal processes and delivering top-notch services to our scientists."

MDPI's 2023 Annual Report highlights several key achievements:

• 17% market share in gold open access articles across all disciplines.
• Record satisfaction rates: 95% of authors, 82% of reviewers, and 85% of guest editors.
• Enhanced editorial standards and feedback processes.
• Increased reach and impact with 54 new MDPI journal inclusions in Scopus, 29 in Web of Science, and 77 in DOAJ.

MDPI’s unwavering commitment to advancing OA has transformed the landscape of scholarly publishing, making high-quality research freely accessible to the global scientific community. The continuous improvement in our editorial standards and feedback processes underscores MDPI’s dedication to ensuring academic integrity and excellence.

Global Reach and Collaboration

MDPI’s global footprint continues to expand, with authors from diverse regions: 37% from Asia/Pacific, 36% from Europe, 15% from the Americas, and 12% from other parts of the world. The company’s fully OA platform attracted nearly 14 million monthly visitors in 2023, reflecting its widespread influence in the scientific community.

Commitment to Partnerships

With over 800 institutional partners, MDPI continues to demonstrate its dedication to providing reliable and collaborative publishing services. The introduction of a transparent flat-fee model highlights MDPI's ongoing efforts to enhance affordability and support to the academic community. For more details read our 2023 Annual Report.

For more information, contact Rui Duarte at rui.duarte@mdpi.com or +41764313242.

About MDPI

1. “Low Gluten Beers Contain Variable Gluten and Immunogenic Epitope Content”
by Mitchell G. Nye-Wood, Keren Byrne, Sally Stockwell, Angéla Juhász, Utpal Bose and Michelle L. Colgrave
Foods 2023, 12(17), 3252; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12173252
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/17/3252

2. “Proximate Composition, Retained Water, and Bacterial Load for Two Sizes of Hybrid Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus × Ictalurus punctatus) Fillets at Different Process Steps”
by Manirul Haque and Juan L. Silva
Foods 2023, 12(5), 1112; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12051112
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/5/1112

3. “In-Depth Insight into the Mechanism of Incorporation of Abelmoschus manihot Gum on the Enhancement of Gel Properties and In Vitro Digestibility of Frankfurters”
by Dongxue Yuan, Xue Liang, Baohua Kong, Fangda Sun, Xin Li, Chuanai Cao and Qian Liu
Foods 2023, 12(7), 1507; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12071507
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/7/1507

4. “Assessment of Aspartame (E951) Occurrence in Selected Foods and Beverages on the German Market 2000–2022”
by Sydney Schorb, Katharina Gleiss, Roland Wedekind, Eero Suonio, Ann-Kathrin Kull, Marcel Kuntz, Stephan G. Walch and Dirk W. Lachenmeier
Foods 2023, 12(11), 2156; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12112156
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/11/2156

5. “Comparison of Physico-Chemical Properties, Phytochemical Compositions and Sensory Characteristics of Wheat Breads Enriched with Coriander Seed Powder”
by Mehmet Musa Özcan
Foods 2023, 12(7), 1412; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12071412
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/7/1412

6. “Understanding the Metabolism and Dissipation Kinetics of Flutriafol in Vegetables under Laboratory and Greenhouse Scenarios”
by María Elena Hergueta-Castillo, Rosalía López-Ruiz, Antonia Garrido Frenich and Roberto Romero-González
Foods 2023, 12(1), 201; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12010201
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/1/201

7. “Earth Worming—An Evaluation of Earthworm (Eisenia andrei) as an Alternative Food Source”
by Ruchita Rao Kavle, Patrick James Nolan, Alan Carne, Dominic Agyei, James David Morton and Alaa El-Din Ahmed Bekhit
Foods 2023, 12(10), 1948; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12101948
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/10/1948

8. “Consumers’ Acceptance, Emotions, and Responsiveness to Informational Cues for Air-Fried Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Skin Chips”
by Silvia Murillo, Ryan Ardoin and Witoon Prinyawiwatkul
Foods 2023, 12(7), 1536; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12071536
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/7/1536

9. “Eurotium cristatum from Fu Brick Tea Promotes Adipose Thermogenesis by Boosting Colonic Akkermansia muciniphila in High-Fat-Fed Obese Mice”
by Yu Wang, Ting Li, Chengcheng Yang, Yingmei Wu, Yueyue Liu and Xingbin Yang
Foods 2023, 12(20), 3716; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12203716
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/20/3716

10. “Preference Drivers for Blackberry Nectar (Rubus spp., Rosaceae) with Different Sweeteners”
by Helena Maria André Bolini, Rafael Sousa Lima, Raquel Linhares de Freitas and Alessandra Cazelatto de Medeiros
Foods 2023, 12(3), 549; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12030549
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/3/549

11. “Safety Analysis of Korean Cottage Industries’ Doenjang, a Traditional Fermented Soybean Product: A Special Reference to Biogenic Amines”
by Ashutosh Bahuguna, Vishal Kumar, Gajanan Bodkhe, Srinivasan Ramalingam, SeMi Lim, Ah-ryeong Joe, Jong Suk Lee, So-Young Kim and Myunghee Kim
Foods 2023, 12(22), 4084; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12224084
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/22/4084

12. “Applicability and Freshness Control of pH-Sensitive Intelligent Label in Cool Chain Transportation of Vegetables”
by Tianlin Feng, Huizhi Chen and Min Zhang
Foods 2023, 12(18), 3489; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12183489
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/18/3489

13. “Cellulose Isolation from Tomato Pomace: Part II—Integrating High-Pressure Homogenization in a Cascade Hydrolysis Process for the Recovery of Nanostructured Cellulose and Bioactive Molecules”
by Annachiara Pirozzi, Federico Olivieri, Rachele Castaldo, Gennaro Gentile and Francesco Donsì
Foods 2023, 12(17), 3221; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12173221
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/17/3221

14. “Microbial Decontamination of Red Wine by Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF) after Alcoholic and Malolactic Fermentation: Effect on Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Oenococcus oeni, and Oenological Parameters during Storage”
by Carlota Delso, Alejandro Berzosa, Jorge Sanz, Ignacio Álvarez and Javier Raso
Foods 2023, 12(2), 278; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods12020278
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/2/278

15. “Animal Species Authentication in Dairy Products”
by Isabel Mafra, Mónica Honrado and Joana S. Amaral
Foods 2022, 11(8), 1124; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11081124
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/8/1124

16. “Rheological and Viscoelastic Properties of Chitosan Solutions Prepared with Different Chitosan or Acetic Acid Concentrations”
by Paulo José do Amaral Sobral, Gebremedhin Gebremariam, Federico Drudi, Ana Cristina De Aguiar Saldanha Pinheiro, Santina Romani, Pietro Rocculi and Marco Dalla Rosa
Foods 2022, 11(17), 2692; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11172692
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/17/2692

17. “Rheology and Tribology of Ethylcellulose-Based Oleogels and W/O Emulsions as Fat Substitutes: Role of Glycerol Monostearate”
by Ruoning Zhang, Yanhui Zhang, Jingjing Yu, Yanxiang Gao and Like Mao
Foods 2022, 11(15), 2364; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11152364
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/15/2364

18. “Extraction Systems and Analytical Techniques for Food Phenolic Compounds: A Review”
by Antonio Lama-Muñoz and María del Mar Contreras
Foods 2022, 11(22), 3671; https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11223671
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/22/3671

It is our great pleasure to announce the winner of the Foods 2023 Best Ph.D. Thesis Award. This award is given in recognition of a Ph.D. student or recently qualified Ph.D. fellow who has produced a highly anticipated thesis with great academic potential.

The award has been granted to:

“Microorganisms with Probiotic Action in Alterations Caused by Exposure to Obesogenic Xenobiotics: Modulation and Intervention in Microbiota Dysbiosis”
by Ana López Moreno, University of Granada, Granada, Spain

The winner will receive an honorarium of CHF 800, an electronic certificate and an offer to publish one paper free of charge in Foods (ISSN: 2304-8158) after peer review before 30 June 2025.

On behalf of the evaluation committee, we want to congratulate the winner on her accomplishments. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the applicants for submitting their exceptional theses and the Award Committee for voting and helping with this award.

We are pleased to announce MDPI’s Transfer Service.

This service provides a convenient method of transferring your manuscript file, along with any reviewer comments, to another journal within our publishing portfolio.

We are committed to helping authors find the right home for their research, and we will provide authors with guidance and technical support through all stages of the transfer process. Authors will be able to choose to transfer in the following two situations:

1. Select alternative journals on submission.

2. Authors are encouraged to transfer manuscripts to other MDPI journals.

More details about the Transfer Service can be found at the following link:

https://www.mdpi.com/authors/transfer-service

We are pleased to announce the winner of the Foods 2024 Travel Award. This award has been granted to Dr. Sneh Bangar, who was listed in the “World Ranking of Top 2% Scientists” published by Stanford University, USA. Now, she is a post-doctorate fellow in the Department of Food, Nutrition, and Packaging Sciences at Clemson University, USA.

As the awardee, she will receive an honorarium of CHF 800 and an electronic certificate.

With so many high-quality applicants, the evaluation process and final decision were challenging. We would like to thank all the applicants for submitting their diverse and fascinating range of research topics. On behalf of the assessment committee, we congratulate the winner on her accomplishments.