New Perspectives on Food Waste and Recycling Systems
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Security and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 November 2026 | Viewed by 173
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Microbiology, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410105, Nigeria
Interests: AI in food systems; food waste; pathogen detection; microbiology; food security; food safety policy
2. School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, Queen Mary University of London, London E1 4NS, UK
Interests: biotechnology; food microbiology and safety; food security; biochemical engineering
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, “New Perspectives on Food Waste and Recycling Systems”, aims to explore the innovative strategies, technologies, and policies that address the growing global challenge of food waste. It will highlight interdisciplinary research on waste reduction, sustainable processing, circular economy approaches, and resource recovery from food by-products. Contributions may examine recent advancements in recycling systems, the valorization of organic waste, and the development of eco-friendly materials, energy, and bio-based products. We also seek insights into behavioral, economic, and policy-driven solutions that promote responsible consumption and efficient waste management across the food supply chain. By integrating scientific, technological, and societal perspectives, this Special Issue will provide practical solutions and forward-looking frameworks that support sustainability, reduce environmental impacts, and enhance food system resilience.
Dr. Nnabueze Darlington Nnaji
Dr. Christian Anumudu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- food waste
- recycling systems
- circular economy
- waste valorization
- sustainable processing
- resource recovery
- bio-based products
- environmental sustainability
- food systems
- waste management
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