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Special Issues

Foods publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.

The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

Open for Submission

Innovative Applications of Edible Insects in Food Systems

Guest Editors: María Liliana Flores-López, Jesus Fernando Ayala-Zavala
3 articles | Viewed by 4,815

Deadline: 13 April 2026

Open for Submission

Insect Ingredients and Green Technologies: Innovations for Sustainable Food Systems

Guest Editors: Jose A. Mendiola, Luana Cristina Dos Santos
Viewed by 90

Deadline: 10 April 2026

Open for Submission

Functional Ingredients from Food Waste and By-Products: Processing Technologies, Functional Characteristics and Value-Added Applications: 2nd Edition

Guest Editors: Cristina Barrera, Lucía Seguí
4 articles | Viewed by 6,904

Deadline: 31 March 2026

Open for Submission

Next-Generation Preservation Processes for a Resilient Agri-Food Supply Chain

Guest Editors: Monica Macaluso, Angela Zinnai
1 article | Viewed by 274

Deadline: 20 March 2026

Open for Submission

Food Loss and Waste in Food Supply Chains

Guest Editors: Shenggen Fan, Li Xue
Viewed by 225

Deadline: 10 March 2026

Closed

Development of Digital Equipment and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Food Systems

Guest Editors: Weipeng Zhang, Chang Chen, Hong-Wei Xiao
3 articles | Viewed by 5,289

Deadline: 30 November 2025

Closed

Microalgae in Food Systems: From Cultivation to Application

Guest Editors: Jiangyu Zhu, Minato Wakisaka
7 articles | Viewed by 31,439

Deadline: 20 November 2025

Closed
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Functional Ingredients from Food Waste and By-Products: Processing Technologies, Functional Characteristics and Value-Added Applications

Guest Editors: Lucía Seguí, Cristina Barrera
12 articles | Viewed by 27,635

Deadline: 15 October 2024

Closed

Smart Food Cold Chain Techniques and Traceability System

Guest Editors: Jianping Qian, Luis Ruiz García, Zhiyao Zhao, Ultan McCarthy
5 articles | Viewed by 27,081

Deadline: 15 April 2024

Closed

Post-harvest Losses and Food Safety in Fruit and Vegetable Produced

Guest Editors: Zisheng Luo, Dong Li
6 articles | Viewed by 19,028

Deadline: 25 January 2024

Closed

Sustainable Food Systems and Food Policy for Healthy Diets

Guest Editor: Wioleta Sobczak
15 articles | Viewed by 59,598

Deadline: 30 June 2023

Closed

Food Production–Consumption Balance: A Growing Challenge under Globalization

Guest Editor: Lin Zhen
9 articles | Viewed by 33,031

Deadline: 30 June 2023

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