Foods

Seafood Safety: Microplastic and Biotoxin Contamination

edited by

and Walter Vetter

submission deadline 7 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 726

Keywords: seafood safety; microplastics; biotoxins; marine contaminants; detection methods; risk assessment; food chain contamination; human health effects

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Functional and Fermentative Microbes in Food: Diversity, Ecology, and Applications

edited by Jing Hou and Henglin Cui

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1943 | Submission Open

Keywords: food fermentation; probiotics and lactic acid bacteria; functional microbes; food microbial diversity; food microbial ecology; food microbial taxonomy; enzymes in food

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Postharvest Physiology and Preservation Technology of Fruits and Vegetables

edited by Ling Wang, Hua Huang,

Stella Maris Alzamora

and

Fang Fang

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1656 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruits and vegetables; postharvest biology; physiological and molecular regulations; preservation technology; modified atmosphere packages; natural bioactive compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Application of Plant Natural Products in Food Preservation

edited by

Shuang Gao

and

Wentao Zhang

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1505 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant natural products; food preservation; antimicrobial activity; antioxidants; active and intelligent packaging; edible coatings; essential oils; postharvest physiology regulation; sustainable preservation; nano-delivery systems; shelf-life extension

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)

Food Security, Nutrition, and Sustainability in Low- and Middle- Income Countries

edited by Silvia Eloiza Priore and Dayane de Castro Morais

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1400 | Submission Open

Keywords: food security; food and nutritional security; agri-food systems; population groups; population or population groups in greater vulnerability; factors: social, demographic, cultural, economic, political, health, anthropometric, biochemical, dietary and nutritional; indicators: territorial, local or national

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)

Advances in Meat Processing Technologies and Quality Assessment

edited by Jing Liao and

Marco Antonio Trindade

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1328 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat products; meat processing; meat composition; meat safety; meat quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Antimicrobial Resistance in Foodborne Pathogens in Food and Food Animals

edited by

Karen Apellanis Borges

and

Thales Quedi Furian

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1114 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; foodborne pathogens; food and food animals; food safety; One Health; multidrug-resistant bacteria; antimicrobial resistance genes; mobile genetic elements; pathways of antimicrobial resistance; public health risk

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Microbial Enzyme Applications in Modern Food Fermentation

edited by

Yiwei Dai

and Sufang Zhang

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1080 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial enzyme; food fermentation; quality improvement; enzyme screening; enzyme immobilization; modification

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Effects of Food Matrix and Physicochemical Structure on Bioavailability and Nutrition

edited by

Ikenna Christian Ohanenye

and

Ifeanyi D. Nwachukwu

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 1028 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioavailability; nutrient absorption; food matrix; digestion efficiency; processing methods; metabolic impact; digestibility; satiety; nutrient interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Green Extraction Technologies for Bioactive Compounds in Foods

edited by

Ruchira Nandasiri

and Cristina Rosell

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1026 | Submission Open

Keywords: valorization; green extraction; phenolics; flavonoids; processing; oilseeds; cereals; vegetables; by-products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Spectroscopy and Intelligent Data Processing for Food Quality, Safety and Authenticity

edited by

Yiying Zhao

,

Chu Zhang

and

Wei Wang

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 834 | Submission Open

Keywords: spectroscopic technique innovations; chemometrics and AI integration; food quality and composition analysis; food safety and contaminant screening; authentication and traceability; on-site and industrial-scale applications; sustainability and circular economy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)

Advances in Functional Foods with Antioxidant Bioactivity: 2nd Edition

edited by

Igor Almeida Rodrigues

, Carla da Silva Carneiro and

Connie Locher

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 783 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; bioactive antioxidants; antioxidant-delivery systems; natural antioxidants; antioxidant biological assays

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Proteins and Bioactive Peptides in Food: Extraction Techniques, Functional Characterization and Structural Characterization

edited by

Di Wu

and Yinan Du

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 374 | Submission Open

Keywords: food proteins; bioactive peptides; edible films; structural characterization; active packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Animal-Based Food Fortified with Natural Bioactives: Balancing Safety, Sustainability and Health Benefits

edited by

Jungseok Choi

,

Xi Feng

and Sin-Young Park

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 329 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal-based foods; natural bioactives; functional fortification; cell-cultured foods; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Muscle Products: Processing, Physicochemical Properties and Consumer Acceptance

edited by Iwona Wojtasik-Kalinowska,

Monika Marcinkowska-Lesiak

and

Arkadiusz Szpicer

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 301 | Submission Open

Keywords: muscle products; processing technologies; physicochemical properties; consumer acceptance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Recent Advances in the Microbial and Enzymatic Production of Aroma Compounds

edited by Ling Xu and

Zhongyang Ding

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 291 | Submission Open

Keywords: aroma compounds; microbial transformation; enzymatic catalysis; biosynthetic pathways; process intensification; enzyme engineering; enzyme immobilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Food Brewing Technology and Brewing Microorganisms (Second Edition)

edited by

Guiming Fu

and Yanru Chen

submission deadline 11 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1904 | Submission Open

Keywords: food brewing technology; brewing microorganisms; alcoholic products; soy sauce; MSG; vinegar; yogurt; cheese; pickle

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Food Flavor Chemistry and Sensory Properties Analysis

edited by

Mingquan Huang

and Dandan Pu

submission deadline 12 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2245 | Submission Open

Keywords: food flavor; sensory evaluation; molecular interaction; olfactory mechanisms; new technology; EEG

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Consumer Sciences)

Plant-Based Proteins: New Technique Development and Emerging Applications

edited by

Oguz Kaan Ozturk

and Hazal Turasan

submission deadline 12 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1430 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-based proteins; emerging processing technologies; protein functionality; structure–function relationships; sustainable food applications; alternative proteins; valorization of plant byproducts

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Advanced Analytical and Biotechnological Approaches for Food Quality and Safety Improvement

edited by

Shan Liang

and

Lei Cheng

submission deadline 14 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2903 | Submission Open

Keywords: food analytical methods; food biotechnology; food safety and quality; food authenticity; biosensors; food omics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)

Effect of Changes in Phytochemicals and Biological Activity During Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables

edited by

Narendra Narain

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6924 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruits; vegetables; preservation; nutrition; technologies; nutrients; post-harvest

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Intelligent Modelling and Advanced Processing Technologies: Driving the Future of Food Engineering

edited by

Kai Knoerzer

and

Jordan Pennells

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 644 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent modelling; hybrid intelligence in food processing; digital twins; advanced and novel processing technologies; process optimisation; machine learning and simulation; high-pressure and thermal technologies; data-driven food engineering; process control and automation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Advances in the Properties, Functions, and Novel Applications of Food Hydrocolloids

edited by Qiufang Liang and

Xiaofeng Ren

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 330 | Submission Open

Keywords: food hydrocolloids; physicochemical properties; functional modification; green extraction; functional food; plant-based food; food packaging; active ingredient delivery.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Nutrients and Flavor in Food Processing—Innovating for Healthier and Tastier Foods

edited by Shuna Zhao and Ming Cai

submission deadline 18 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1931 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutrient retention; sensory evaluation; quality deterioration; food processing; food safety and hazard control; fermentation biotechnology; flavor-nutrient correlations; AI and statistical methods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Edible Mushroom: Nutritional Properties and Its Utilization in Foods

edited by

Ewa Jabłońska-Ryś

,

Aneta Sławińska

and

Katarzyna Skrzypczak

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 16832 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible mushrooms; nutritional composition; medicinal properties; mushrooms processing; functional foods; food additives; culinary applications; byproduct utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Livestock Products: Edible Quality, Flavor Characteristics, and Nutritional Value

edited by Rui Liu,

Haotian Liu

and Jiao Liu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13219 | Submission Open

Keywords: livestock products; edible quality; flavor characteristics; nutritional value; biological factors; biochemical metabolism; processing technologies; protein functionality; consumer preferences; value-added processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Starch and Starch-Based Products: Processing, Functions and Applications—2nd Edition

edited by

Jinpeng Wang

and

Chao Qiu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8799 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch and starch-based food processing, and starch structure modification; the application of modified starch; the function of starch-based food; starch-based novel materials, including nanoparticles, emulsions, lipsomes, hydrogels, etc.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Biocatalytic Strategies for Sustainable Extraction and Production of Functional Food Ingredients

edited by Milica Simović,

Marija Ćorović

,

Ana Milivojević

and

Katarina M. Banjanac

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2353 | Submission Open

Keywords: biocatalysis ; enzyme engineering ; enzyme immobilization ; bioactive molecules ; prebiotics ; enzyme-assisted extraction ; waste and by-product valorization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Advanced Technologies in Detecting and Controlling Foodborne Pathogens

edited by Wenyuan Zhou, Zhenquan Yang, Yajun Gao and Lei Yuan

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2278 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodborne pathogens; microbiota in food industry; control technologies; bacteriophage-based approaches; antimicrobial agents; real-time detection methods; biosensor; analysis method

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Advances in Food Contaminant Control Strategies: Detection, Prevention and Detoxification

edited by

Chongxin Xu

and Li Yu

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1470 | Submission Open

Keywords: pesticides; veterinary drugs; foodborne pathogenic microorganisms; biological toxins; microplastics; antibody; immunoassay; risk assessment; biological prevention and control; biodegradation; AI and gene editing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

The Application and Recent Advances in Intelligent Machines for Improving the Quality of Agri-Food Products

edited by

Xiangyi Meng

,

Shujuan Yi

and Yanlong Han

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 872 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent agri-food machinery equipment; agri-food security; quality control in processing; numerical simulation; efficiency-enhancing technologies in agri-food processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Protein–Polyphenol–Dietary Fiber Interactions in Food Systems: Mechanisms, Processing Control, and Health Implications

edited by Feiyue Ren and

Lingxiao Gong

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 846 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein–polyphenol interaction; dietary fiber; ternary complexes; food matrix; colloids; gels; emulsions; processing; bioaccessibility; digestion kinetics; glycemic response; gut microbiota

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Exploring the Role of Protein in Dairy Products: Nutrition, Functionality and Innovation

edited by

Shaozong Wu

,

Jinhua Hu

and

Christelle Turchiuli

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 783 | Submission Open

Keywords: dairy proteins; protein functionality; bioactive peptides; digestibility and bioavailability; sustainable processing; product innovation; food product engineering; food process engineering; multi-scale characterization; protein alternatives

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Oral Food Processing and Sensory Perception

edited by Dandan Pu and

Xinmiao Wang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 377 | Submission Open

Keywords: food oral processing; oral processing and/or masticatory behavior; dynamic flavor perception; multisensory integration; salivary modulation; neuroimaging techniques (EEG/fMRI); healthy food design (sugar/salt/fat reduction)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Consumer Sciences)

Food Chemistry Insights: Detection and Quantification of Bioactive Compounds

edited by

Jaecheol Kim

and Suna Kim

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 340 | Submission Open

Keywords: quantitative analysis; bioactive compounds; LC–MS/MS; GC–MS/MS; functional components; method validation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)

Analysis of Aroma Compounds and Sensory Properties in Wines

edited by Carlos Diaz Romero and

Jesús Heras-Roger

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open

Keywords: types of wines; characterization of wines; physicochemical analysis; organoleptic analysis; aroma volatile compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Novel Insights on Utilization of Emulsions and Emulsifiers in the Food Field

edited by

Chengcheng Gao

and

Liang Zhang

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 309 | Submission Open

Keywords: emulsions; emulsifiers; delivery systems; food functionality; sustainable food; cultured meat; edible coatings; food structure

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Phytochemical Diversity and Biological Activities: From Plant Sources to Functional Food Applications

edited by Chao Ai and Hui Teng

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 268 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-derived food components; polyphenols; polysaccharides; bioavailability; delivery systems; functional foods; health benefits

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Marine Polysaccharides: From Structural Analysis to Food Innovation

edited by

Shuang Song

and Fanhua Kong

submission deadline 20 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 250 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine polysaccharides; alginate; carrageenan; chitosan; bioactive compounds; functional foods; gut microbiota; degradation; biomaterials; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Foods of Marine Origin)

Recent Research on the Processing Technology and Quality Control of Fruit and Vegetables

edited by

Leiqing Pan

,

Lijun Song

and

Weijie Lan

submission deadline 21 Aug 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18559 | Submission Open

Keywords: new technologies, methods, theory, and equipment for F&V utilization; quality control, reactivity, and microbial risk in production; artificial intelligence and F&V processing, detection, and control; innovative personalized food products based on F&V by-products; non-destructive and rapid evaluation techniques for quality, safety, and nutrition of F&V (near-infrared spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging technology, machine vision, etc.)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Rapid Detection Technology for Food Safety and Quality

edited by

Ruiyun Zhou

and Jianrong Cai

submission deadline 21 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3103 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; multi-analyte detection; on-site analysis; foodborne pathogens; pesticides; SERS; terahertz spectroscopy; near-infrared spectroscopy; biosensors; microfluidic sensors; AI

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)

Advances in Preservation and Processing Technologies for Aquatic Products

edited by

Qinxiu Sun

and

Naiyong Xiao

submission deadline 21 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2271 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquatic products; freezing; preservation; processing; sterilization techniques; new processing technology; flavor; quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Foods of Marine Origin)

Edible Plant-Based Bioactives: Extraction Methodologies and Characterization Techniques

edited by

Marina Russo

and

Giovanna Cafeo

submission deadline 22 Aug 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7133 | Submission Open

Keywords: food chemistry; phytochemicals; phenols; bioactive compounds; analytical techniques; extraction methodology; green chemistry; circular economy; active principal ingredients; biological activities; plant by-products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Microbiological Safety of Food—2nd Edition

edited by

Giovanni Antonini

and Valentina Gallo

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8194 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; food chain; food packaging; food preservation; food storage; microbiological control; analytical methods; shelf-life of dairy products; meat products; vegetables; ready-to-eat food

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Advanced Chromatographic and Spectroscopic Techniques in Food Analysis and Quality Control: 3rd Edition

edited by

Mourad Kharbach

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3107 | Submission Open

Keywords: food control; food analysis; food safety; food classification; quality control; authenticity; gas chromatography; liquid chromatography; spectroscopic techniques; chemometric approaches; multivariate analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)

Hydrocolloids in Food Systems: Extraction and Intermolecular Interactions

edited by

Chen Zhang

,

Yan Hong

, Xing Zhou and

Jin Du

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1399 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrocolloids; extraction; food polysaccharides; starch; protein; rheology; structure; intermolecular interactions; stability; clean label; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Nuts: A Sustainable Raw Material for Food Innovation and Beyond

edited by

Jasmina Lukinac

and

Marko Jukić

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1393 | Submission Open

Keywords: nut-based food products; gluten-free alternatives; functional foods; plant-based diets; bioactive compounds; nuts by-products; sustainability; eco-friendly extraction techniques; non-food applications; waste valorization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Determination of Veterinary Drug Residues and Other Contaminants in Meats and Meat Products

edited by

Wei Wang

and

Leiqing Pan

submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 339 | Submission Open

Keywords: veterinary drug and contaminant analysis; chemical hazard screening in meat; sample preparation; high-resolution mass spectrometry; rapid detection methods; multi-residue and multi-class analysis; metabolite and contaminant identification; analytical method validation; residue depletion studies; risk assessment of meat products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Food Safety and Fungal Toxins: Challenges and Advances in Control and Risk Assessment

edited by

Yelko Rodríguez-Carrasco

submission deadline 26 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1959 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycotoxins; fungal contamination; food safety; toxin detection; risk assessment; foodborne toxins; analytical methods; mycology and food systems; toxin control strategies; food toxicology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Micro and Nano-Encapsulation, Retention and Controlled Release of Healthy Substances for Food Applications

edited by Bruna Silva De Farias and

Pinto Luiz Antonio de Almeida

submission deadline 27 Aug 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1340 | Submission Open

Keywords: encapsulation; Fickian diffusion; controlled-release mechanism; electrostatic stabilization; steric stabilization; antioxidant stability; microbiological stability; bioaccessibility; bioavailability; interfacial interactions

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

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