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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.
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Microbiological Origin of Substances in Clean-Label Food Design
Deadline: 10 April 2026
Lactic Acid Bacteria in Functional Foods: Health Effects, Current Applications, and Future Trends
Deadline: 10 April 2026
Control and Intervention Strategies to Reduce Foodborne Microbial Pathogens in Food
Deadline: 1 April 2026
Microbial Metabolism Contributes to Enhancing Food Quality and Health Benefits
Deadline: 31 March 2026
Uncovering the Impacts of Food Processing Techniques on Microbial Communities and Their Metabolic Interactions
Deadline: 31 March 2026
Traditional Fermented Foods and Beverages: Microbiology, Sensory and Physico-Chemical Analysis
Deadline: 30 March 2026
Foods, Microbes, and Health: Exploring the Probiotic Potential in Our Diet
Deadline: 27 March 2026
Bioactive Food Ingredients Shaping Gut Microbiota: Composition, Function, and Inter-Individual Variability
Deadline: 20 March 2026
Application of Food Biotechnology in Fermentation Engineering
Deadline: 20 March 2026
Microbial Detoxification of Mycotoxins in Food
Deadline: 16 March 2026
Detection and Control of Foodborne Pathogens and Microbiota in Food Processing Environments and Products
Deadline: 15 March 2026
Innovations and Insights in Probiotics: Their Applications, Mechanisms and Safety
Deadline: 10 March 2026
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