Foods

Animal-Derived Food Resources: Advancing Innovations and Functional Applications

edited by Maoling Tu and Hongrui Chen

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 465 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal by-product valorization; non-thermal processing; cellular agriculture; structure-function relationships; alternative proteins; species diversification; sensory science; food traceability; precision fermentation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Sustainable Agriculture for Food and Nutrition Security: 2nd Edition

edited by Peter J. Gregory and

Thorsten Kraska

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 377 | Submission Open

Keywords: production systems; sustainable intensification; regenerative agriculture; vertical farming; integrated pest management; nutritious food; food security; sustainable agriculture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)

Active and Intelligent Food Packaging for the Food Industry

edited by

Jun Liu

and Huimin Yong

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 206 | Submission Open

Keywords: active packaging; intelligent packaging; food packaging; film; edible coating; characterization; structure; physicochemical property; functional property; application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)

Innovative Functional Foods for Chronic Disease Prevention

edited by

Manish Singh

and

Sung Soo Kim

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 172 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-based sugar and carbohydrates; fruit; vegetable and grain and dietary fiber; glycemic response and insulin signaling; gut microbiota and impact on glucose metabolism; glucose intolerance; insulin resistance and obesity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

From Waste to Taste: Sensory Perception and Consumers’ Acceptability of Upcycled Foods

edited by

Nazarena Cela

and

Luisa Torri

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 162 | Submission Open

Keywords: food loss; food waste; circular economy; upcycled food products; sensory attributes; consumers choices

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Consumer Sciences)

Processing, Nutritional and Antibacterial Properties of Honey and Bee Products

edited by

Monika Tomczyk

and

Malgorzata Dzugan

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open

Keywords: bee products; honey; propolis; nutritional value; antibacterial activity; authenticity; standardization; quality control; bioactivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Development and Application of Non-Destructive Technology in Food Safety and Quality

edited by

Tiago Bueno Moraes

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety and quality; non-destructive technology; infrared spectroscopy; time domain NMR; NMR spectroscopy; hyperspectral imaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)

Food Byproducts as Sustainable Ingredients for Innovative and Healthy Foods

edited by

Sonia Bonacci

and

Alessandra De Bruno

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; food wastes; food byproducts; compound recovery; food enrichment; nutrients; food chemistry

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)

Food–Microbiome Interplay: Engineering the Gut for Health

edited by

Jong-Sang Kim

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiota; functional foods; nutraceuticals; probiotics; prebiotics; synbiotics; postbiotics; bioactive compounds; personalized nutrition; chronic disease prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Enzyme Technology: Applications in Food Nutrition

edited by

Ke Xiong

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open

Keywords: enzyme catalysis; optimization of food processing; nutritional reinforcement; functional foods; enzymatic hydrolysis; enzymatic hydrolysis of proteins; enzyme engineering; biotransformation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Effect of Cooking and Processing Methods on the Bioactivities and Nutrition of Food Products

edited by

Klara Kraljić

and Dubravka Škevin

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing; cooking methods; drying; freezing; baking; cooking; nutrient retention; no/thermal treatment; food quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Trace Elements and Emerging Contaminants in Sustainable Food Systems: Risks, Regulations, and Remediation

edited by

Cristina Couto

and

Sandra Leal

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: trace elements; emerging contaminants; nutrients; safety; toxicity; sustainable food systems; risks; regulations; remediation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)

Grains and Grain-Based Products: Processing Technologies, Properties and Nutritional Value

edited by

Xiangli Ding

and

Xiaohu Luo

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open

Keywords: grains and grain-based products; processing technologies; physicochemical and processing characteristics; quality and characteristics; nutritional value; functional grain products; sustainable grain utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Anti-Food Fraud: Technologies in Food Safety, Quality and Traceability

edited by

Yan Zhao

,

Yonghuan Yun

and

Kehong Liang

submission deadline 12 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3686 | Submission Open

Keywords: food authenticity; rapid identification; smart technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)

Exploring the Antimicrobial Potential of Essential Oils in Food Products

edited by

Oberdan Ferreira

,

Eloisa Helena De Aguiar Andrade

and Mozaniel de Oliveira

submission deadline 13 May 2026 | Viewed by 641 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; essential oils; bioactive compounds; food industry; antioxidants; antimicrobials; food preservation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Individual Differences in Sensory Perception with Implications for Food Choice, Eating Behavior, and Health

edited by

Alissa A. Nolden

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 18263 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensory science; consumer; culture and environment; qualitative and quantitative research; health and wellness; across a lifespan; eating habits; emotions and psychology; food preference; sensory perception; food choice; food intake; food and health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Consumer Sciences)

Food Proteins in Functional Food Development, Nutritional Health Promotion, and Modern Food Industry

edited by

Xiaowen Pi

and Guangming Liu

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 10800 | Submission Open

Keywords: food protein; functional characteristics; structure; food processing; nutrition; interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Natural Ingredients for Functional Foods: Advances in Composition, Bioactivity, and Applications

edited by

Daniela Ilieva Batovska

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5655 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; natural ingredients; plant-based bioactives; phytochemicals; nutraceuticals; food antioxidants; food safety; essential oils; phenolic compounds; clean-label products; bioavailability; sustainable food ingredients; traditional food sources; health-promoting compounds

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Impact of Functional Ingredients on Technological, Sensory and Health Properties of Bakery Products: 2nd Edition

edited by

Roberta Tolve

,

Barbara Simonato

and

Federico Bianchi

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5591 | Submission Open

Keywords: bakery products; bioactive compounds; new product development; functional bread; food fortification; gluten-free products; technological properties; nutritional properties; sensory properties; agro-industrial by-products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Waste Reduction and Management in Food Security and Food Sustainability: 2nd Edition

edited by

Ali Khoddami

and

Vito Butardo

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 657 | Submission Open

Keywords: food system; food security; food sustainability; value adding to food waste; food loss; world hunger; consumer behavior; artificial intelligence; blockchain technology; Internet of Things; circular economy; climate resilience; digital transformation; supply chain optimization; behavioral intervention; policy framework

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)

Extraction, Analysis, and Health Benefits of Natural Active Substances from Edible Plants

edited by Zi Wang and

Juan Pablo Fernández Trujillo

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 385 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible plants; extraction; health; natural active substances; antioxidant; physical and chemical properties; function; bioactivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

New Insights into Nutraceuticals in the Prevention of Metabolic Syndrome—2nd Edition

edited by

Gwang-Woong Go

and

Wooki Kim

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 284 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutraceutical; chronic metabolic diseases; nutrigenomics; non-alcoholic fatty liver disease; obesity; type 2 diabetes mellitus; inflammation; dyslipidemia

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Postbiotics from Fermented Plant Extracts: Chemistry, Functionality, and Food Applications

edited by

Vanja Travičić

and

Gordana Ćetković

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: postbiotics; fermentation; fermented plant-based extracts; bioactive compounds; functional foods; antioxidant activity; microbial safety; clean-label formulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Delivery Systems for Improved Bioavailability of Bioactive Food Ingredients

edited by

Jixian Zhang

and

Chaoting Wen

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; delivery systems; bioavailability; encapsulation stability; controlled release; functional foods; health benefits

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Application of Microencapsulation and Controlled Release in Foods

edited by

Servet Gülüm Şumnu

and

Eda Yildiz

submission deadline 16 May 2026 | Viewed by 142 | Submission Open

Keywords: emulsion-based encapsulation; including pickering and double emulsions; applied in food systems; complex coacervation approaches tailored for food applications; drying-based encapsulation techniques; such as spray drying and freeze drying; widely used in food formulations; spinning technologies– based encapsulations (electrospinning; centrifugal spinning; melt spinning; etc.) developed for food-grade delivery systems; mathematical modeling of active compound release; performed in food simulants and/or validated in real food systems; influence of encapsulation on the degradation kinetics of active compounds.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Food Protein and Peptides: Structural Characterization and Physicochemical Properties

edited by

Guizhao Liang

submission deadline 18 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 981 | Submission Open

Keywords: food protein; bioactive peptide; protein structure; structural characterization; functional properties; spectroscopy; bioinformatics; artificial intelligence; molecular interaction

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Digital Innovation in Food Technology

edited by

Daniel I. Onwude

and Guangnan Chen

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 6062 | Submission Open

Keywords: digital innovation; digital technologies; artificial intelligence and big data; data modelling; model integration; smart agrifood; foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Characterization of Antioxidants’ Physicochemical and Nutritional Properties and Their Applications in Food

edited by

Claudia Lavinia Buruleanu

and

Adriana Dabija

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4619 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; antioxidant enzymes; natural antioxidants; bioactive compounds; molecular mechanisms; food by-products and waste; green extraction procedures; food formulation; bioavailability; better health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)

Enhancing Wine Quality and Sustainability Through the Integration of Microbiology and Chemistry Approaches

edited by Georgia Lytra and

Maria Dimopoulou

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3977 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainability; microbiology; wine chemistry; sensory quality; process innovations

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)

Application of Extrusion Technology in Food Science

edited by

Maciej Combrzyński

and

Tomasz Oniszczuk

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3829 | Submission Open

Keywords: extrusion processing; extruder construction; selected physical and chemical properties of extrudates; extruded biopolymers; functional food; extruded snacks; food pellets; pet food; pasta; RTE products; extruded semi-finished products; management of post production waste in extrusion technology; biogas production

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Food Toxins: Their Toxicity, Biochemistry, and Metabolism

edited by

Andreea Iren Serban

and

Gina Pistol

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2478 | Submission Open

Keywords: food toxins; toxins’ mechanisms of action; toxicity; toxin metabolism; food safety; health issue

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Applications of Foodomics Strategies in Advancing Food Quality, Safety and Authenticity

edited by

Laura Alessandroni

and

Simone Angeloni

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 769 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodomics; proteomics; metabolomics; lipidomics; food genomics; food analytical methods; food quality; food authenticity; food safety; LC-MS

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)

Biofortified Foods for a Healthier Future: Analytical Tools and Technological Advances

edited by

Víctor Manuel Pérez Puyana

,

Alberto Romero

and

Mercedes Jiménez Rosado

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 562 | Submission Open

Keywords: biofortification; biofortified foods and crops; bioactive compounds; nutrition; security

(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)

Emerging Enzyme Engineering Techniques in Foods

edited by Hugo Juarez Vieira Pereira and Francis Soares Gomes

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 515 | Submission Open

Keywords: enzyme engineering; protein design; biocatalysis in food systems; enzyme immobilization; molecular modification; sustainable food processing

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Stable Delivery and Targeted Release of Functional Factors and Probiotics in Food: From Theory to Application

edited by Zhongyuan Zhang and Yayuan Xu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 384 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional factors; probiotics; stable delivery; targeted release

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Advanced Innovations in Seafood Processing, Preservation, and Bioactive Compounds

edited by

Di Wang

,

Haiyun Wu

and Huan Xiang

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 359 | Submission Open

Keywords: seafood processing; preservation technology; bioactive peptides; umami compounds; intelligent packaging; green extraction; sensory and texture quality; sustainable utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Foods of Marine Origin)

Novel Food Processing Technologies for Functional Foods

edited by

Jing Wang

,

Ju Qiu

and Hong Zhu

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; novel processing technologies; bioactive compounds; processing optimization; food sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Smart Packaging in Food Industry: Opportunities and Challenges

edited by

Baki Hazer

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 80 | Submission Open

Keywords: food packaging materials; biodegradable polymers; antibacterial; antioxidant; foods; elasticity; mechanical strength; biosensors; internet of things; machine learning

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)

Cereal and Cereal-Derived Products: Processing, Functional Properties and Applications in Foods

edited by

Akinbode A. Adedeji

and

Samson Oyeyinka

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open

Keywords: ancient grains valorization; grain functional properties modifications; grains in alternative protein innovation; sustainable grain processing; grains as functional foods; characterization of grain macromolecules

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Advances in the Development of Encapsulated Delivery Systems: Innovative Strategies for Delivering High-Value Compounds in Food Systems

edited by

Berta Nogueiro Estevinho

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: delivery systems; encapsulation of functional compounds; by-product valorization; microencapsulation and nanoencapsulation processes; controlled release studies; functional supplements; nutraceutical products; characterization of micro/nanostructures

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Gold Nanozymes for Advanced Food Safety Monitoring

edited by

Shipeng Gao

, Yang Zhang and

Huanhuan Li

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 67 | Submission Open

Keywords: gold nanozymes; food safety; nanozyme-based biosensors; pathogen detection; colorimetric sensing; hybrid nanozymes; catalytic nanomaterials; portable food diagnostics; enzyme mimics; rapid contaminant detection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Recent Developments in Grain Processing Methods

edited by

Antonio Roberto Giriboni Monteiro

and Tatiana Colombo Pimentel

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: food extrusion; brew process; grain sprout; novel process; cereal; pulses; pseudo-cereal; legumes; grain-based 3D print; upcycling in the grain process

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Micro- and Nanomaterials in Food Science: Preparation, Characterization, and Application

edited by

Kun Feng

, Rongzu Nie and Yunshan Wei

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: food micro/nanotechnology; micro/nanomaterials (films; gels; particles; emulsions; etc.); bioactive and intelligent food packaging; micro/nano-based delivery systems; mineral-based nanocomposites; micro/nano-sensors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Technologies Applied in the Detection of Food Contaminants Residues

edited by

Roberto Romero-González

submission deadline 21 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1274 | Submission Open

Keywords: food contaminants; chromatography; mass spectrometry; residue analysis; emerging pollutants; green analytical chemistry; in situ and portable analysis.

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)

Rapid Detection of Chemical Hazards in Food: Monitoring, Risk Assessment and Risk Mitigation Measures

edited by

Biancamaria Ciasca

, Martina Loi and Christoph von-Holst

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4554 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical hazards; food contaminants; veterinary drugs; pesticides; rapid methods; monitoring; risk assessment; risk mitigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)

Advances in Dielectric Heating in Food Processing: Enhancing Safety, Quality, and Sustainability of Plant-Based Foods

edited by Hongfei Fu and

Xiangyu Guan

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3044 | Submission Open

Keywords: dielectric heating; plant-based foods; food safety; nutritional quality; sensory characteristics; industrial application; mechanistic studies; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Advancements in Non-Thermal Technology for the Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Agro-Industrial By-Products and Implications for Food Preservation and Shelf Life Extension

edited by Junior Bernardo Molina-Hernández and

Hugo A. Martinez-Correa

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1904 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; non-thermal technology; by-products; green extraction; shelf life

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)

Application of Food Biomacromolecules in Food Packaging

edited by Hualin Wang

submission deadline 25 May 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: food biomacromolecules; intelligent packaging; edible films; food preservation; active packaging

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)

Emerging Analytical Technologies Based on Various Nano-Structured Materials for Food Analysis

edited by

Mingfei Pan

submission deadline 27 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8411 | Submission Open

Keywords: nano-structured materials; food contaminants; nutrients; food analysis; food safety; food quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)

Food Preservation: Traditional and Modern Processes and Strategies

edited by Magdalena Efenberger-Szmechtyk and

Agnieszka Nowak

submission deadline 28 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 999 | Submission Open

Keywords: food preservatives; biopreservation; bioactive compounds; plant extracts; essential oils; bacteriocins; bacteriophages

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Packaging and Preservation)

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