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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

Microbiological Origin of Substances in Clean-Label Food Design

Guest Editor: Anna Otlewska
Viewed by 207

Deadline: 10 April 2026

Open for Submission

Lactic Acid Bacteria in Functional Foods: Health Effects, Current Applications, and Future Trends

Guest Editors: Jadranka Frece, Nina Čuljak
Viewed by 109

Deadline: 10 April 2026

Open for Submission

Control and Intervention Strategies to Reduce Foodborne Microbial Pathogens in Food

Guest Editors: Virgínia Farias Alves, Elaine C. P. De Martinis, Valéria Quintana Cavicchioli
4 articles | Viewed by 11,738

Deadline: 1 April 2026

Open for Submission

Microbial Metabolism Contributes to Enhancing Food Quality and Health Benefits

Guest Editors: Bing Fang, Qing Peng, Chan Zhang
2 articles | Viewed by 2,950

Deadline: 31 March 2026

Open for Submission

Uncovering the Impacts of Food Processing Techniques on Microbial Communities and Their Metabolic Interactions

Guest Editors: Alessandra Fontana, Loris Pinto
2 articles | Viewed by 5,145

Deadline: 31 March 2026

Open for Submission

Traditional Fermented Foods and Beverages: Microbiology, Sensory and Physico-Chemical Analysis

Guest Editor: Youqiang Xu
1 article | Viewed by 129

Deadline: 30 March 2026

Open for Submission

Foods, Microbes, and Health: Exploring the Probiotic Potential in Our Diet

Guest Editors: Sa Zhou, Wenjian Ma
1 article | Viewed by 602

Deadline: 27 March 2026

Open for Submission

Bioactive Food Ingredients Shaping Gut Microbiota: Composition, Function, and Inter-Individual Variability

Guest Editors: Songtao Fan, Kexue Zhu
Viewed by 133

Deadline: 20 March 2026

Open for Submission

Application of Food Biotechnology in Fermentation Engineering

Guest Editors: Shinping Lin, Wei-Lun Hung
Viewed by 111

Deadline: 20 March 2026

Open for Submission

Microbial Detoxification of Mycotoxins in Food

Guest Editors: Micaela Álvarez, María J. Andrade
1 article | Viewed by 646

Deadline: 16 March 2026

Open for Submission

Detection and Control of Foodborne Pathogens and Microbiota in Food Processing Environments and Products

Guest Editor: Ok-Kyung Koo
3 articles | Viewed by 3,926

Deadline: 15 March 2026

Open for Submission

Innovations and Insights in Probiotics: Their Applications, Mechanisms and Safety

Guest Editors: Mohan Li, Xiqing Yue, Zhenmin Liu
5 articles | Viewed by 36,348

Deadline: 10 March 2026

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