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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

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

Guest Editors: Vincenzina Fusco, Daniele Chieffi
3 articles | Viewed by 5,633

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Open for Submission

Winemaking: Innovative Technology and Sensory Analysis

Guest Editor: Dianhui Wu
4 articles | Viewed by 5,173

Deadline: 31 July 2026

Open for Submission

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

Guest Editors: Arícia Possas, Fernando Pérez-Rodríguez
Viewed by 398

Deadline: 20 July 2026

Open for Submission

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

Guest Editors: Ming Zhang, Qi Zhang
3 articles | Viewed by 2,869

Deadline: 20 July 2026

Open for Submission

Spoilage Microorganisms in Food: Prevalence, Detection, and Control

Guest Editors: Xiaodong Xia, Jinquan Li
Viewed by 60

Deadline: 10 July 2026

Open for Submission

Natural Products as Promising Antibiofilm Agents in Food Systems

Guest Editors: Feixia Duan, Yanping Wu
Viewed by 47

Deadline: 30 June 2026

Open for Submission

Emerging Trends in Food Microbiology and Food Safety

Guest Editor: Kai Zhong
2 articles | Viewed by 3,556

Deadline: 28 June 2026

Open for Submission

Microorganisms in Fermented Foods: Diversity, Function, and Safety

Guest Editors: Ioanna Mantzourani, Stavros Plessas
4 articles | Viewed by 8,929

Deadline: 25 June 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in Beneficial Food Microorganisms: Isolation, Identification, Characterization and Applications: 2nd Edition

Guest Editors: Xiaomin Li, Ling Zhang
3 articles | Viewed by 7,471

Deadline: 20 June 2026

Open for Submission

Microbe-Mediated Enhancement of Food Fermentation and Bioactive Properties in Traditional Foods

Guest Editors: Anna Reale, Tiziana Di Renzo
Viewed by 258

Deadline: 31 May 2026

Open for Submission

Probiotics and Prebiotics in Food: Advances and Latest Trends

Guest Editors: Monika Trząskowska, Katarzyna Neffe-Skocińska, Dorota Zielińska
1 article | Viewed by 911

Deadline: 31 May 2026

Open for Submission

Microbiota and Cheese Quality

Guest Editors: Juan Antonio Centeno, Javier Carballo
2 articles | Viewed by 2,035

Deadline: 31 May 2026

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