The 6th International Electronic Conference on Foods—“Future Horizons in Foods and Sustainability” (Foods 2025)
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Comparative Pathobiology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907, USA
Interests: microbiology; pathogenesis; host–pathogen interaction; nanobiotechnology; food safety; probiotics and gut health
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I am honored to welcome you to the 6th International Online Conference on Foods—Future Horizons in Foods and Sustainability (Foods 2025), hosted by the MDPI Journal Foods (ISSN 2304-8158, Impact Factor 4.7). This three-day virtual event will take place from 28-30 October 2025, bringing together global experts, researchers, and practitioners to discuss the latest advancements and explore the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of food science and sustainability.
As the demand for innovative and sustainable food solutions continues to grow, the role of food science in addressing global challenges has never been more vital. Foods 2025 aims to foster collaboration and inspire breakthroughs to enhance food quality, safety, security, and sustainability. Furthermore, Personalized Foods or Foods as Medicine will drive future innovations. We are excited to see the wealth of expertise and innovation participants will bring to this event.
Foods 2025 will feature a wide range of sessions covering critical topics in food science, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Food Technology and Engineering；
- Nutritional and Functional Foods；
- Food Quality and Safety；
- Food Microbiology；
- Chemistry and Physicochemical Properties；
- Sustainable Food Security and Food Systems；
- Food Biotechnology；
- Foods as Medicine.
We warmly invite you to submit your abstracts to showcase advanced research, innovative practices, and transformative ideas in these fields. Join us on this dynamic platform to exchange ideas, share insights, and collaborate in shaping the future of food science and sustainability. Together, let us chart a course toward a healthier, more sustainable, and resilient global food system.
Sincerely,
Prof. Dr. Arun K. Bhunia
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- food science
- sustainability
- food technology
- functional foods
- food security
- personalized nutrition
- food biotechnology
- food safety
- global food systems
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