Research on Meat Processing and Safety Technology
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Meat".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 41
Special Issue Editor
2. German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL), 49610 Quakenbrück, Germany
Interests: food technology; food safety; food quality; meat science; protein; gel
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The meat industry has been witnessing continuous evolution. With the increasing demand for meat products, new technologies and processes are emerging in every stage of meat production, from slaughtering to packaging and storage. However, ensuring both the quality and safety of meat products remains a critical concern. Moreover, consumers are now more inclined towards meat products that are processed with fewer additives, offer enhanced health benefits, and are produced sustainably. This Special Issue aims to gather and disseminate the latest and most advanced research findings in the field of meat processing and safety technology.
Potential topics include the following:
- Novel meat processing technologies
- Alternative preservation methods
- Meat safety and pathogen control
- Sustainable and clean-label meat production
- Smart packaging and shelf-life extension
- Omics approaches in meat science
- Thermal and non-thermal processing optimization
- Meat authenticity and fraud detection
- Byproduct utilization and waste reduction
- Consumer perception and sensory analysis
Prof. Dr. Igor Tomasevic
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- meat processing
- food safety
- preservation technologies
- pathogen control
- sustainable meat
- smart packaging
- non-thermal processing
- omics applications
- meat authenticity
- clean-label products
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