Innovations from Farm to Fork to 'Meat' Consumer Demands in a Changing World
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Meat".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2025) | Viewed by 1213
Special Issue Editors
Interests: meat processing; meat quality; dry-ageing; novel meat products; flavour; non-invasive analytics; omics
Interests: meat quality; shelf-life; packaging; lipids; volatile compounds; sensory and consumer science
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Interests: meat quality; meat preservation; cold-chain logistics; protein post-translational modifications; meat colour; tenderness; glycolysis; mitochondria
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue delves into the latest advancements in meat production, processing, and preservation to address the evolving consumer demands of a rapidly changing world. As global challenges such as climate change, sustainability, and shifting dietary preferences reshape the future of food, the meat industry must innovate across the entire supply chain from farm to fork. The Special Issue highlights cutting-edge research on sustainable farming practices, regenerative agriculture, plant-forward approaches (such as hybrid meats), and technological innovations in meat production, processing, and preservation. It also explores consumer trends and expectations, examining how the industry can adapt to deliver meat products that are nutritious, flavourful, ethically produced, and environmentally friendly. By bridging the gap between scientific research, industry practices, and consumer needs, this Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of how innovations across the supply chain can shape the future of meat production and consumption. We welcome contributions from researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to advance the discussion on sustainable and innovative meat solutions.
Dr. Renyu Zhang
Dr. Carolina E. Realini
Dr. Xin Li
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- meat quality
- sustainability
- emerging technologies
- consumer trend
- sensory
- nutrition
- novel meat products
- meat consumption
- preservation
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