Advanced Technology Application in Food Quality and Safety and Intelligent Inspection Equipment
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Engineering and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: non-destructive intelligent detection; origin traceability of agricultural and livestock products; agricultural electrification and automation; machine vision
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue addresses the growing demands of the modern food industry by focusing on the innovative integration of advanced technologies for enhancing food quality and safety. It explores how the convergence of Artificial Intelligence, spectral imaging, IoT, and blockchain is transforming quality control paradigms and fostering the development of a new generation of intelligent inspection equipment. Topics of interest include intelligent sensing, data analytics, process optimization, full-chain traceability, and the development of novel inspection devices. By providing a platform for cutting-edge research, this collection aims to showcase pivotal advancements and support the intelligent and sustainable evolution of the food sector.
Prof. Dr. Qiaohua Wang
Guest Editor
Dr. Yingli Wang
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- technology integration
- food quality and safety
- intelligent inspection
- artificial intelligence
- spectral imaging
- internet of things
- intelligent equipment
- non-destructive testing
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