Advanced Postharvest Preservation Technology of Food
A Special Issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158) belonging to the section "Food Packaging and Preservation".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2026 | Viewed by 497
Editors
Interests: agricultural product storage and processing; food quality and safety; phenolic metabolism; rapid non-destructive testing; multi-spectral imaging technology
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Interests: hydrogel; polysaccharide; delivery system; polyphenols; Maillard reaction; probiotics; prebiotics; immune metabolism; gut microbiota
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Postharvest losses remain a critical global challenge, compromising food security, economic value and environmental sustainability. This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research on advanced postharvest preservation technologies that extend shelf life while maintaining the sensory, nutritional and safety qualities of fresh and minimally processed foods. We welcome contributions that explore innovative physical treatments, such as cold plasma, pulsed light and modified atmosphere packaging, alongside biological approaches including edible coatings, beneficial microbial cultures and natural antimicrobials. Integrating smart sensors, real-time quality monitoring and predictive modeling further represents a transformative direction in supply chain management. Mechanistic studies elucidating the physiological, biochemical and molecular responses of harvested commodities to novel treatments are also highly encouraged. By bridging fundamental insights and applied technologies, this collection intends to provide a comprehensive platform for advancing sustainable postharvest strategies and reducing food loss from farm to fork.
Prof. Dr. Changhong Liu
Dr. Lianliang Liu
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- postharvest preservation
- shelf-life extensions
- edible coatings
- modified atmosphere packagings
- cold plasmas
- natural antimicrobials
- smart packagings
- quality monitoring
- food loss reductions
- minimally processed foods
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