From Farm to Fork: Managing Risks and Safety in Animal-Derived Food Systems
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Quality and Safety".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food of animal origin hygiene and safety; technology and quality control; food safety and quality management systems; organic production; nutritional and health claims; food regulatory affairs; contaminants
Interests: dairy; cheese; lactic acid bacteria; fermentation; bioactivity; donkey milk; minimal processing
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: microbiological quality and safety of foods; predictive microbiology; microbial risk assessment; shelf-life studies; microbial interactions and microbial diversity of foods; microencapsulation of probiotic microorganisms in dairy and meat products
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The safety of animal-derived foods is fundamental to protecting public health and maintaining consumer confidence in global food systems. As the complexity of production and supply chains increases, so do the challenges of identifying, assessing, and controlling risks associated with animal-origin foods. This Special Issue of Foods, “From Farm to Fork: Managing Risks and Safety in Animal-Derived Food Systems”, invites original research papers, reviews, and case studies that advance knowledge and practice in food safety, risk assessment, and quality control along the entire food chain. Contributions that integrate perspectives from food science, veterinary public health, microbiology, toxicology, epidemiology, and data-driven technologies are especially encouraged.
Topics of Interest Include the Following:
- Quantitative and qualitative risk assessment approaches for animal-derived foods;
- Emerging biological, chemical, and physical hazards in meat, dairy, eggs, seafood, and other animal-based products;
- Antimicrobial resistance and its implications for food safety;
- Innovative detection, monitoring, and traceability technologies;
- Advances in hygienic processing and safety control measures;
- Risk communication and consumer perception of food safety;
- Regulatory frameworks and international harmonization of food safety standards;
- Sustainability and animal welfare aspects linked to safe food production.
Dr. Eleni Malissiova
Dr. Photis Papademas
Dr. Myrsini Kakagianni
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Foods is an international peer-reviewed open access semimonthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2900 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- food safety
- risk assessment
- animal-derived foods
- antimicrobial resistance
- foodborne pathogens
- supply chain management
- hazard control
- food quality
- traceability
- One Health
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