Foods

Technologies and Strategies to Improve the Quality and Extend the Shelf-Life of Post-Harvest Fruits and Vegetables

edited by

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8423 | Submission Open

Keywords: post-harvest fruit; shelf life; edible coating; active packaging; antimicrobial agents; physiological quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Plant-Based Functional Foods and Innovative Production Technologies

edited by

Taiwo O. Akanbi

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5399 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant foods; functional foods; health-promoting effects; food processing; meat alternatives; plant-based meat analogues; sustainable foods; production technologies; enzyme-catalysed processing; food fortification with plant-based bioactives

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

Functional Foods for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

edited by

Zheng Feei Ma

,

Iain A. Brownlee

and

Caili Fu

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4646 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; novel food products; bioactive compounds; non-communicable diseases; health promotion; disease prevention

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

New Insights into the Structural, Functional and Nutritional Properties of Plant-Based Proteins

edited by

Sonja Jakovetić Tanasković

,

Zorica Knežević-Jugović

and

Nataša Šekuljica

submission deadline 25 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3121 | Submission Open

Keywords: alternative protein sources; plant-based protein isolation; plant-based protein purification; functional properties of plant-based proteins; plant-based protein nutritional properties; structural characterization of plant-based proteins; modification of plant-based proteins; enzyme-assisted extraction of plant-based proteins; plant-based protein application

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Cutting-Edge Technologies for Preventing Microbial Contamination in the Food Industry

edited by

Antonello Paparella

,

Annalisa Serio

and

Francesca Maggio

submission deadline 26 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 344 | Submission Open

Keywords: cutting-edge technologies; innovative strategies; antimicrobials; microbial contamination; food preservation; extended shelf life; spoilage organisms; food-borne pathogens; inhibition

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Cereal Bran: Novel Processing Techniques, Nutritional Composition and Health Benefits

edited by

Sen Ma

and Zhongwei Chen

submission deadline 27 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13723 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereal bran; dietary fiber; lipids; enzymes; phytochemicals; novel processing techniques; health benefits; health-promoting foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Bioactive Compounds and Strategies for Nutritional Improvement in Muscle Food

edited by Adriano Costa, Leandro Pereira Cappato and

Mariana Buranelo Egea

submission deadline 28 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 53 | Submission Open

Keywords: muscle foods; fish and seafood; meat quality; bioactive compounds; functional ingredients; nutritional improvement; sustainable processing; antimicrobial strategies; antioxidants; organic acids; essential oils; shelf-life extension; food safety; health-promoting properties; aquaculture nutrition; food fortification; technological innovations; consumer health; post-harvest quality; food bioactivity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Tackling New Challenges on Microbial Food Safety: Advanced Processing Solutions and Comprehensive Control Strategies

edited by

Maria Lavilla

submission deadline 29 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5368 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodborne pathogenic bacteria; food safety natural antimicrobials; biocontrol; microbial detection; molecular diagnostics; microbial inactivation; control strategies; emerging technologies; climate change; One Health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Development and Innovation of Marine Nutritious and Healthy Foods: A Multidimensional Focus on Protein Functionality

edited by

Tao Huang

submission deadline 29 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3810 | Submission Open

Keywords: marine products; bioactive functionalities; digestive characteristics; metabolism; growth performance; gut microbiota levels; healthy foods

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

Plant-Based Diet: Health Effects and Nutritional Perspectives

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submission deadline 29 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1245 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-based diet; sustainable diet; phytochemical compounds; dietary fiber consumption; gut microbiota modulation; plant-based diet quality; eating habits; non-communicable diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Plant-Based Lipids for Metabolic Health

edited by

Baocheng Xu

and

Xin Xu

submission deadline 29 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-based lipids; structured lipids; functional lipids; molecular architecture; physicochemical features; bioactive minor components; metabolic health; encapsulation; delivery systems; new oil processing technology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Valorization of Compounds from Natural Sources: Obtaining, Characterizing and Applicability in Food Processing

edited by

Camila Da Silva

and Vitor Augusto Dos Santos Garcia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 14737 | Submission Open

Keywords: extraction; phenolic acids; antioxidant potential; antibacterial activity; technological properties; cytotoxicity; sustainability; health and well-being; food innovation

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

Advanced Research on Quality and Nutrition of Cereal-Based Foods and Beverages—2nd Edition

edited by

Pei Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 10 articles | Viewed by 12204 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereal-based food; quality and nutrition control; functional cereal ingredient; innovative processing technology; cereal components

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

The Role of Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, and Food Supplements in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

edited by

Severina Pacifico

and

Simona Piccolella

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 11108 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; nutraceuticals; bioactives; supplements; disease prevention; chemical characterization; metabolomics; sustainable extraction; bioavailability; agenda 2030

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

Processing, Consumption, and Nutritional Properties of Meat, Meat Products, and Artificial Meat Products

edited by

Nives Marušić Radovčić

and

Danijel Karolyi

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 10594 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat; meat products; artificial meat; artificial meat products; meat processing; meat quality and safety; nutritional properties; volatiles; sensory analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Effects of Storage Technology on the Functional and Nutritional Characteristics of Fruits and Vegetables

edited by Amalia Carmen Miteluţ,

Daniela Borda

and Paul-Alexandru Popescu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10405 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable F& V storage conditions; novel F& V processing technologies; functional properties; nutritional characteristics

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

Strategies for Controlling Pathogenic Microbial Contamination in Animal-Derived Food Products: An Antimicrobial Approach

edited by

Baotao Liu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8911 | Submission Open

Keywords: antibiotic resistance; foodborne pathogens; food animals; animal products; prevention; control

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Encapsulation-Based Technologies for Bioactive Compounds in Foods

edited by Bojana Balanč, Verica Đorđević and

Viktor Nedovic

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8540 | Submission Open

Keywords: encapsulation; bioactive compounds; delivery systems; food applications; stability; thermal protection; edible packaging

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

Latest Research on the Degradation and Detection of Toxins and Contaminants in Food Matrics

edited by

Alberto Angioni

and

Francesco Corrias

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7234 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; food processing; analytical methods; mycotoxins; pesticides; heavy metals; emerging contaminants; degradation compounds; risk assessment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Evaluation of Food Safety Performance

edited by Ilija Djekic and

Nada Smigic

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5252 | Submission Open

Keywords: monitoring and measurement of food safety; food safety indicators; food safety verification; analysis and evaluation of food safety

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

Advanced Technologies and Applications for Processing, Preservation, Quality Monitoring, and Computational Modeling of Agri-Food Products

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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5062 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing; food preservation; quality assessment; computational modeling; AI-assisted food processing strategy

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

Application of Bioinformatics in Food Science

edited by

Vladimir Vukić

,

Dajana Vukić

and Zdravko Šumić

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4906 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioinformatics; food science; nutritional genomics; food safety; molecular modeling; bioactive compounds; flavor profiling; food processing optimization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Foodomics)

Sustainable Agro-Food Production and Its Relation to Health-Promoting Compounds

edited by Vicente Agulló García and Fabiano Guimarães Silva

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4730 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food processing; functional food; food waste reduction; crop yield; bioactive compounds; by-products revalorization; nutrition; local food production; health promotion

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

Infrared Spectroscopy and Hyperspectral Imaging for Detecting Food Contaminants and Residues

edited by Marcus Vinicius da Silva Ferreira and

Md Wadud Ahmed

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3656 | Submission Open

Keywords: infrared spectroscopy (IR); hyperspectral imaging (HSI); food contaminants; food safety; pesticides; heavy metals; microbial contamination; non-destructive techniques; real-time detection; data analysis

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

Oils and Fats: Structure and Stability

edited by

Caihua Jia

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2420 | Submission Open

Keywords: oils and fats; lipid structure; oxidative stability; crystallization behavior; food quality; fat modification; shelf-life; lipid degradation; food processing; health implications

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

Using Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics to Improve Food Safety

edited by Min Zuo and Qingchuan Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1837 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; big data analytics; food safety; machine learning; foodborne pathogens; supply chain traceability; contamination detection; IoT in food safety; risk assessment; food quality monitoring

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

Food Toxins and Toxicological Mechanisms: Molecular Perspectives on Food Safety and Health

edited by María Puerto and

Ana Isabel Prieto

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1612 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; food toxins; genomics; in vitro assays; in vivo assays; molecular toxicology; proteomics; toxic effects; toxicological evaluation; toxicological mechanisms

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Status of Food Science and Nutrition in Uzbekistan

edited by

Bekzod Khakimov

and Dilbar Dalimova

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 1482 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing; food raw materials; sensory science; food microbiology; diet– microbiome interactions; human nutrition; metabolomics; foodomics

Pigments as Bioactive Compounds in Foods: Their Chemistry, Extraction, Bioactivity, and Applications

edited by

Lourdes Morales-Oyervides

and

Julio Cesar Montañez

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1182 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural pigments; functional food; novel extraction; pigments stability; microbial pigments; delivery systems; shelf life; antioxidant

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

Nanoparticles in Food Industry: Current Research and Future Prospects

edited by

Jinwei Li

and Jieying Li

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 674 | Submission Open

Keywords: nanoparticles; nanoemulsions; nanocarriers; bioactive delivery; food packaging; food safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Meat Processing Technologies: Innovations in Quality, Safety, and Sensory

edited by Lele Shao and Lang Zhang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 380 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat products; meat processing; meat preservation; microbial control; meat quality; sensory; meat safety

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Recent Advances in Sustainable Food Manufacturing

edited by Vida Šimat,

Martina Čagalj

and

Danijela Skroza

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 317 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food processing; green food technologies; energy-efficient processing; food waste reduction; by-product valorization; circular food systems; life cycle assessment (LCA); smart and active packaging; digitalization in food supply chains; alternative proteins and novel fermentation

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

Nutritional and Health Quality of Traditional and Innovative Processed Meats

edited by

Aneta Cegiełka

,

Marta Chmiel

and Elżbieta Hać-Szymańczuk

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 211 | Submission Open

Keywords: traditional meat products; innovative meat products; improved methods of processing and preservation of meat products; improving and monitoring the safety of meat products; sustainable production; new ingredients in processed meats; clean label; consumer preferences and attitudes

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Current Research on Gelation of Microparticles in Foods: Rheological, Structural and Functional Properties

edited by Xiaoyang Liu and

Fei Liu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 182 | Submission Open

Keywords: gels; gelation; food; rheological; gel structural; functional properties; delivery system

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

Targeting Gut Microbiome with Functional Foods: Novel Interventions for Glucose and Lipid Metabolism Disorders

edited by

Zirui Huang

,

Rui-Bo Jia

and

Bin Liu

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 151 | Submission Open

Keywords: gut microbiome; glucose metabolism; lipid metabolism; type 2 diabetes; obesity; hyperglycemia; hyperlipidemia; probiotics; prebiotics; functional foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Multi-Omics Insights into Traditional Fermented Foods: Microbial Ecology, Metabolite Profiles, and Functional Applications

edited by

Chia-Wen Hsieh

, Lan-Szu Chou, Chih-Yu Lo and

Brian Bor-Chun Weng

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 149 | Submission Open

Keywords: traditional fermented foods; omics analysis; fermentation biotechnology; bioactive metabolites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Advances in Functional Egg and Egg Products Processing: Protein Modification for Enhanced Nutrition and Applications

edited by

Tao Hou

and

Mengge Zhao

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional foods; nutrition; egg-derived proteins; food science and technology; protein bioavailability; protein modification; peptides

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Meat and Meat Products: Optimization of Production Processes and Consumer Behavior Research

edited by Ye Jin and Lina Sun

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat and meat products; the source of meat; optimization of production processes; meat and meat products processing technology; quality of meat and meat products; safety of meat and meat products; consumer behavior (incl. willingness-to-pay and purchase intentions)

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

New Insights in Food Proteins: Funciotnality, Digestibility and Processing Technologies

edited by

Fabiola Araceli Guzmán-Ortiz

and

Rosalva Mora-Escobedo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open

Keywords: food protein functionality; bioactive proteins; protein digestibility; amino acid profile; antinutritional factors; bioactive peptides; health benefits; food processing technologies; emerging food technologies; alternative proteins

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

Protein and Bioactive Compounds: Characterization, Biological Activities, and Application in Food

edited by

Vincenzo Cunsolo

,

Antonella Di Francesco

, Maria Gaetana Giovanna Pittalà and

Vera Muccilli

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 86 | Submission Open

Keywords: proteins; bioactive compounds; bioactive peptides; phenolic compounds; biological activity; chromatography; mass spectrometry; NMR analysis; health-promoting effects; functional ingredients

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

Isolation and Extraction of Bioactive Peptides from Food and Food By-Products

edited by

Yuxing Guo

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive peptides (BAPs); physiological function; enzymatic hydrolysis; microbial fermentation; membrane filtration; chromatography; bio-availability; structure-activity relationships

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Application of Biosensors in Food Safety and Quality Detecting

edited by

Qin Wang

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 81 | Submission Open

Keywords: biosensors; food safety; food quality; rapid detection; pathogens; contaminants; nanotechnology; IoT; AI

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

Screening, Characterization, Technological Development, Application and Safety of Probiotics in Foods

edited by Ana Lúcia Figueiredo Porto and Maria Taciana Holanda Cavalcanti

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; strain screening; strain characterization; technological development; encapsulation; food matrices; functional foods; fermented foods; dairy products; stability and viability; health effects; safety and regulation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Production, Safety Parameters and Functional Ingredients of Animal Source Foods

edited by

Erica Tirloni

and

Simone Stella

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: new technologies; functional ingredients; food safety; food production; animal food origin

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

Recent Insights into Immunoassays Approach for Foodborne Pathogens Detection

edited by

Leina Dou

and

Yanmin Ju

submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 58 | Submission Open

Keywords: immunoassay; nanomaterials; foodborne pathogens; colorimetric; fluorescent; biosensor; rapid detection; food safety

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

Processing, Utilization and In-Depth Development of Medicinal Food Homology

edited by

Jing Sun

submission deadline 1 May 2026 | Viewed by 79 | Submission Open

Keywords: medicinal food homology; functional foods; polysaccharides; gut microbiota; bioaccessibility; bioavailability; nutraceuticals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Application of In Vitro Digestion Models in Food Nutritional Assessment

edited by

Osman Sagdic

submission deadline 4 May 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open

Keywords: in vitro digestion; bioaccessibility; nutritional assessment; food matrix; INFOGEST; bioactive compounds; glycemic index

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Mycotoxins as Food Contaminants: Detection, Prevalence and Safety Assessment

edited by Ana Vulić, Nina Kudumija and

Tina Lešić

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 13682 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycotoxins; food safety; analytical methods; occurrence; risk assesment; mycotoxigenic fungi

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Advances in the Detection, Characterization and Reduction of Mycotoxins in Food

edited by

Leili Afsah-Hejri

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4767 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycotoxins (aflatoxins; ochratoxin A; fumonisins; deoxynivalenol; zearalenone; and patulin); food safety; good agricultural practices (GAPs); rapid detection and sensors; mitigation strategies; environmentally friendly strategies; Aspergillus; Penicillium; Fusarium; Claviceps

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Alternative Food Proteins and Derived Products: Addressing Nutrition, Health and Sustainability

edited by Myriam Loeffler and Robert Sevenich

submission deadline 5 May 2026 | Viewed by 70 | Submission Open

Keywords: alternative food protein sources; plant-based; microbial; insect-derived; or cultured proteins; protein production and characterization; fermentation; food processing (innovations); health-promoting effects; nutritional profile; sustainable production; meat and dairy alternatives

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

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