Dear Colleagues,

All the applications from 12 countries were evaluated by an international panel of experts, who ranked the applicants according to their CV and scholarly achievements, their research, the significance of the conference, and their career aspirations. On behalf of the Editor-in-Chief of Foods, Prof. Christopher J. Smith, we are pleased to announce the winners of the Foods 2018 Travel Awards:

• Dr. Nicola Caporaso, from University of Nottingham (UK). His current research centers on the application of hyperspectral imaging for study food composition and quality.
• Dr. Ioannis K. Karabagias, from University of Ioannina (Greece). His current research centers on the preparation and authentication of bio-functional foods and beverages.

We congratulate them on their excellent work and would further like to thank all applicants for their interesting and high-quality contributions. We also wish to thank the Selection Committee members, Drs. Christopher J. Smith, Antonello Santini, Mario Estévez, Shridhar K. Sathe, and Rotimi Aluko, for their evaluation of the candidates.

Foods Editorial Office