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Applications of Ultrasound-Assisted Food Processing Technologies

edited by

José Amando Ulloa

and Judith Esmeralda Urías-Silvas

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: high-intensity ultrasound; food processing; techno-functional properties; nutritive quality; structural properties; food conservation; food ingredients

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

Biostimulants as Sustainable Tools to Enhance the Nutritional Quality and Functional Properties of Food Crops

edited by

Berta Gonçalves

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 37 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable agriculture; green agriculture; phytochemicals; stress tolerance; plant growth promotion; seaweed extracts; metabolomics; bioeconomy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Exploring the Impact of Non-Thermal Processing on Structural and Functional Properties of Bioactives from Plant-Based Food

edited by Yue Wu and

Yang Tao

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-based foods; non-thermal processing; bioavailability; heat and mass transfer; physicochemical properties; microstructure; functional properties; pulsed electric fields (PEFs); cold plasma; ultrasound

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

Spoilage Microorganisms in Food: Prevalence, Detection, and Control

edited by

Xiaodong Xia

and

Jinquan Li

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: spoilage; microorganisms; detection; decontamination

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Innovative Packaging Technologies for Food Preservation

edited by Samiris Cocco Coradini and

Taíla Veloso de Oliveira

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: innovative packaging; food preservation; smart packaging; active packaging; intelligent indicators; time– temperature indicator (TTI); biopolymer-based materials; nanotechnology in packaging; antimicrobial packaging; antioxidant packaging; sustainable packaging; shelf-life extension; food safety; sensor-integrated packaging; circular economy; environmentally friendly materials

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

Research on Food Chemical Safety: 2nd Edition

edited by

Efrén Pérez Santín

and

José Ignacio López Sánchez

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 6 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemical contaminants; food chemical safety; food safety; risk assessment; cumulative risk assessment; mixture toxicity; aggregate exposure; toxicology; mechanistic toxicology; exposure assessment; dietary exposure; vulnerable populations; analytical methods; high-resolution mass spectrometry; non-target and suspect screening; biosensors; chemometrics; machine learning; predictive modelling; pesticide residues; veterinary drug residues; heavy metals; mycotoxins; processing contaminants; acrylamide; polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs); food additives; food contact materials; emerging contaminants; risk management; risk– benefit analysis; risk communication; regulatory science; food law and regulation; quality management systems; food industry management; supply chain management; business intelligence

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

Deep Processing and Valorization of Meat and Meat By-Products

edited by

Xiangxiang Sun

and Wu Ding

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 3 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat; meat by-products; deep processing; novel processing technique; flavor; quality improvement; packaging; protein; flavor formation; nutrition quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Advances in Meat and Protein Processing, Flavor Chemistry, and Preservation

edited by

Bon-Jae Gu

and Sang-Hyun Park

submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat processing; protein processing; thermal and non-thermal technologies; protein functionality; flavor chemistry; preservation technologies; emerging protein systems; sensory quality; alternative protein

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Sustainable Postharvest Solutions for Fruits and Vegetables: Innovations in Processing, Packaging and Storage Systems

edited by

Valeria Rizzo

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1644 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable postharvest solutions; fruits and vegetables; processing innovations; storage technologies; eco-friendly packaging; postharvest losses; food waste reduction; cold chain logistics; shelf-life extension; integrated solutions; quality preservation

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

Advances in Aquatic Food Preservation: Innovative Materials, Intelligent Monitoring and Mechanisms of Quality Deterioration

edited by Jing Xie and

Jun Mei

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open

Keywords: active and intelligent packaging; shelf-life prediction and extension; food spoilage mechanisms (lipid oxidation; protein degradation); freshness indicators and biosensors; predictive microbiology and AI modeling; natural antimicrobials and antioxidants; omics technologies in aquatic food spoilage; quality deterioration and control

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

Application and Safety of Edible Films and Coatings in Food Packaging

edited by

Jerry O. Adeyemi

and

Jean-Christophe Jacquier

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible films and coatings; sustainable food packaging; biopolymers; active packaging; shelf-life extension; nanotechnology; food preservation; safety evaluation; consumer acceptance; regulatory frameworks

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

Extraction, Structural Characterization, Functional Properties and Applications of Food-Derived Proteins

edited by Qingling Wang,

Yanyun Cao

and

Mangang Wu

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open

Keywords: food-derived proteins; protein extraction; structural characterization; functional properties; gelation; emulsification; interface behavior; digestibility and bioavailability; sustainable nutrition

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

Extraction and Analysis of Edible Plant Natural Products: From Traditional to Innovative Technologies

edited by Ana Jurinjak Tušek and

Tea Sokač

submission deadline 15 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 1 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible plant natural products; green extraction technologies; phytochemical analysis; bioactive compounds; functional foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Application of Artificial Intelligence in Food Detection

edited by Xiaofeng Xue, Yitian Xu and

Fei Pan

submission deadline 16 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 18 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; food authentication; spectroscopic analysis; quality control; computer vision; food traceability

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

Advances in Micronutrient Science: Bioavailability, Functional Foods and Precision Nutrition

edited by

Sławomira Drzymala-Czyz

and

Malgorzata Dobrzynska

submission deadline 17 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 124 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional deficiencies/exceeded; functional foods; novel foods; micronutrient bioavailability; dietary supplements; nutritional genomics; personalized nutrition; public health nutrition; nutritional interventions; trace elements; nutritional safety; personalized nutrition

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

Quality Changes of Blue Food During Preservation and Processing

edited by Yao Zheng

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8230 | Submission Open

Keywords: blue food; preservation techniques; processing methods; quality evaluation; sensory attributes; packaging strategies; shelf-life extension; quality control

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

Key Bioactive Components of Probiotics and Postbiotics and Their Applications in Foods

edited by

Ming Zhang

and Qi Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2541 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; postbiotics; key bioactive components; screening of bioactive components; delivery technologies; gut microbiota; intestinal homeostasis; functional gastrointestinal disorders

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Seafood: Quality, Shelf Life, Sensory Analysis, and Intelligent Detection

edited by

Huihui Wang

, Yao Li and Xu Zhang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 944 | Submission Open

Keywords: food quality; shelf-life; sensory evaluation; multi-sensor perception; computer vision; hyperspectral imaging; electronic nose; electronic tongue; deep learning for seafood

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

Listeria monocytogenes in the Food Chain: Detection, Control, Resistance, and Emerging Risks

edited by

Arícia Possas

and

Fernando Pérez-Rodríguez

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 368 | Submission Open

Keywords: ready-to-eat foods; antimicrobial restistance; persistence; biofilm; virulence; detection methods; predictive microbiology; risk assessment; genomic surveillance; listeriosis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Structure and Function of Food Proteins, Peptides, and Amino Acids

edited by

Yueming Hu

and Hui Wang

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 45 | Submission Open

Keywords: protein glycosylation; nutritional quality; aquatic products processing; functional peptides; bioactive components; food resource utilization

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

Food Microbial Safety and Emerging Contaminants: Prevention and Control of Pathogens and Microplastics

edited by

Nicoletta Cristiana Quaglia

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodborne pathogens; food safety; antimicrobial resistance (AMR); emerging hazards; prevention and control strategies; microbiome

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

Bioactive Polysaccharides in Foods: Novel Sources, Characterization, Activity, and Applications

edited by Liuming Xie and

Jianhua Xie

submission deadline 20 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 13 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive polysaccharides; novel sources; sustainable ingredients; characterization; activity; structure– activity relationship; health benefits; applications; food technology

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

Wine and Alcohol Products: Volatile Compounds and Sensory Properties

edited by Liping Du

submission deadline 21 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2908 | Submission Open

Keywords: volatile compounds; sensory properties; wine; alcoholic beverages; aroma; flavor chemistry; fermentation; aging; consumer perception; analytical techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Drinks and Liquid Nutrition)

The Biological and Functional Properties of Polypeptides and Polysaccharides Isolated from Food Sources

edited by

Haizhao Song

submission deadline 21 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 181 | Submission Open

Keywords: food-derived polypeptides; food-derived polysaccharides; biological properties; functional properties; isolation techniques; structural characterization; antioxidant activity; immunomodulation; food applications; bioavailability

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

Winemaking: Innovative Technology and Sensory Analysis

edited by Dianhui Wu

submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4921 | Submission Open

Keywords: alcoholic beverages; fermentation technology; winemaking microorganism; novel raw materials; sensory attributes; molecular sensory science; flavor analysis; wine quality; oxidative browning; precipitation of wine

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Application of NIR and Other Non-Destructive Technologies in Food Analysis

edited by Xin Zhou

submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open

Keywords: food quality; non-destructive detection; near-infrared spectroscopy; hyperspectral imaging; laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy; Raman spectroscopy; spectral analysis; chemometrics; machine learning

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

Advanced Analytical and Biotechnological Approaches for Food Quality and Safety Improvement

edited by Shan Liang and

Lei Cheng

submission deadline 14 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open

Keywords: food analytical methods; food biotechnology; food safety and quality; food authenticity; biosensors; food omics

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

Intelligent Modelling and Advanced Processing Technologies: Driving the Future of Food Engineering

edited by

Kai Knoerzer

and

Jordan Pennells

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 74 | Submission Open

Keywords: intelligent modelling; hybrid intelligence in food processing; digital twins; advanced and novel processing technologies; process optimisation; machine learning and simulation; high-pressure and thermal technologies; data-driven food engineering; process control and automation

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

Advances in the Properties, Functions, and Novel Applications of Food Hydrocolloids

edited by Qiufang Liang and

Xiaofeng Ren

submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 11 | Submission Open

Keywords: food hydrocolloids; physicochemical properties; functional modification; green extraction; functional food; plant-based food; food packaging; active ingredient delivery.

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

Effect of the Application of Novel Processes to Food Proteins on Structure, Physicochemical Properties and Modifications

edited by Shuzhen Cheng, Chao Wu and Jianyu Zhu

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2734 | Submission Open

Keywords: food protein; novel processing techniques; structure; physicochemical properties; modification; functional foods

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

Integrating Risk Assessment, Microbiological Surveillance, and Bioinformatics to Combat Foodborne Pathogens

edited by Eduardo César Tondo and Patrícia Da Silva Malheiros

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open

Keywords: risk assessment; risk ranking; risk quantification; foodborne pathogens; microbiological surveillance; bioinformatics; whole genome sequencing

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

Bioactive Food Components in Metabolic Health and Disease Prevention: From Functional Insights to Therapeutic Potential

edited by Padraig Strappe and

Zhongkai Zhou

submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 5 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive; dietary fibers; microbiota; nutrition; metabolic disorders

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

Assessment and Control of Food Safety Risks

edited by

Božidar Udovički

, Nikola Tomic and

Nada Smigic

submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; exposure assessment; risk assessment; hazard occurrence; preventive measures; control measures

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

Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria: Functional and Safety Characterization and Employment in the Production of Probiotic (Fermented) Foods and Beverages

edited by

Vincenzina Fusco

and

Daniele Chieffi

submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5390 | Submission Open

Keywords: lactic acid bacteria; fermented foods and beverages; probiotics; safety assessment; genomics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Valorization of Agrifood Waste and Byproducts in the Development of New Added-Value Applications

edited by

Sílvia Petronilho

and

Isabel Ferreira

submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 13898 | Submission Open

Keywords: agrifood waste and byproducts; bioactive compounds; natural extracts; food applications; functional food; non-food applications; bioplastics; packaging; sustainability; circular economy

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

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