Foods

Emerging Processing Technology and Equipment for Foods

edited by

Ziliang Liu

, Jun Wang and Xianlong Yu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1829 | Submission Open

Keywords: agricultural products; processing; emerging technologies; equipment; food quality; artificial intelligence

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

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 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1556 | 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)

Dietary Regulation of Oxidative Stress in Chronic Diseases

edited by

Marija M. Takić

and

Nevena Kardum Vidović

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1508 | Submission Open

Keywords: oxidative stress; dietary antioxidants; bioactive compounds; functional foods; non-communicable chronic diseases; human health; polyphenols; lipid peroxides; metabolic syndrome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Impact of Novel Processing Technologies on Postharvest Quality, Microbial Safety and Shelf Life of Foods

edited by

D'Antonino Faroni Leda Rita

and

Ernandes Rodrigues De Alencar

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1449 | Submission Open

Keywords: active and intelligent packaging systems; bioplastics in food packaging; cold plasma; high hydrostatic pressure; ohmic heating; ozonation; pulsed electric fields

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

Fermentation as Tool for Enhancing the Bioactivity and Healthy Benefits of Food Products (2nd Edition)

edited by

Jose Antonio Curiel

and José María Landete

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1392 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermentation; lactic acid bacteria; yeast; fungi; recombinant enzymes; probiotic; prebiotic; polyphenols; food by-product valorization; bioactive peptides; antioxidant; anti-hypertensive; anti-carcinogenic; antimicrobial; anti-aging; food and beverages; nutraceuticals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Food Analysis

edited by

Shuxiang Fan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1265 | Submission Open

Keywords: food analysis; food quality; food safety; food authenticity; AI; machine learning

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

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 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1227 | 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)

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

edited by Vicente Agulló García and Fabiano Guimarães Silva

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1163 | 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)

Advanced Analytical Technologies and Biosensors for Food Safety and Antimicrobial Resistance Detection

edited by Júlia Magalhães

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1159 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance (AMR); foodborne pathogens; biosensors; molecular diagnostics; electrochemical sensors; microfluidics; CRISPR-based assays; nanomaterials; real-time monitoring; food safety

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

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

edited by

Tao Huang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1156 | 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)

Explore Milk and Dairy Products: Sensory, Physicochemical Characteristics, and Processing Technologies

edited by

Giuseppe Natrella

and

Michele Faccia

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1126 | Submission Open

Keywords: dairy product and process innovation; high-quality dairy products; nutritional improvements; sustainability; food safety; sensory characteristics; cheese and milk improvements; dairy waste circular economy; by-product valorization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Fermentation in the Food Industry: A New Perspective

edited by

Roberto Castro-Muñoz

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1095 | Submission Open

Keywords: fermented food and non-communicable diseases; food allergies; potential probiotic starters; fermented products; bioprocesses

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

Food Bioactives: Innovations, Mechanisms, and Future Applications

edited by

Maria da Conceição Oliveira

and

Maria do Carmo Martins Serrano

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 876 | Submission Open

Keywords: food bioactives; functional foods and nutraceuticals; health-promoting compounds; dietary phytochemicals; sustainable bioactive sources; encapsulation and delivery systems

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Probiotics in Dairy Products: Health Benefits, Processing Techniques, and Market Prospects

edited by

Cheng-Chih Tsai

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 856 | Submission Open

Keywords: probiotics; dairy products; health benefits; gut microbiota; fermentation techniques; probiotic stability; encapsulation technology; bioavailability; regulatory aspects; market trends

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Enzymatic Technologies for the Food Industry

edited by

Guoqiang Zhang

and Chong Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 851 | Submission Open

Keywords: enzyme engineering; food biotechnology; food engineering; food microbiology; synthetic biology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Extraction of Bioactive Compounds in Food: Technologies, Challenges, and Perspectives

edited by

Sandrina A. Heleno

and

Filipa A. Fernandes

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 805 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural bioactive compounds; food biowaste; emerging extraction processes; new opportunities; industrial applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Global Food Insecurity: Challenges and Solutions

edited by

Louise Manning

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 772 | Submission Open

Keywords: food security; food insecurity; poverty; SDGs; causes; consequences; production; self-sufficiency; global; trade

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

Using Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics to Improve Food Safety

edited by Min Zuo and Qingchuan Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 700 | 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)

Nutritional and Bioactive Components in Edible Fungus: Structures, Bioactivities and Function

edited by

Ying Liu

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 683 | Submission Open

Keywords: polysaccharides; edible fungus; structure; bioactivity; structure-activity; functional evaluation; intestinal flora

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Eco-Innovation for Sustainable Agri-Food Supply Chains: Pioneering a Greener Future

edited by Giuseppe Di Vita and Manal Hamam

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 639 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable food systems; environmental sustainability; economic sustainability; circular economy; agri-food supply-chain; farm sustainability; innovation systems; eco-innovation; social acceptance; policy

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

Advancements and Applications of Imaging and Hyperspectral Technologies in Non-Destructive Food Testing

edited by

Zhongzhi Han

and Limiao Deng

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 631 | Submission Open

Keywords: image processing; hyperspectral imaging; non-destructive testing; food quality; food safety; computer vision; defect detection; intelligent food inspection

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

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

edited by

Wanli Zhang

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 592 | 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)

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

edited by

Lourdes Morales-Oyervides

and

Julio Cesar Montañez

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 530 | 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)

Oils and Fats: Structure and Stability

edited by

Caihua Jia

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 478 | 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)

Emulsion-Based Encapsulation and Delivery Systems for Bioactive Compounds in Functional Foods

edited by

José M. Benito

and

Óscar Benito-Román

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 417 | Submission Open

Keywords: oil-in-water (O/W) and water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions; digestion of the O/W and W/O emulsion carriers; double emulsions; pickering emulsions; bioactive compounds; polyphenols; omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids; encapsulation; delivery systems; functional foods and beverages

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

Encapsulation and Delivery Systems in the Food Industry

edited by

Branko Bugarski

,

Natalija Čutović

and

Aleksandra A. Jovanović

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 409 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural bioactive compounds for the food industry; herbal preparations; systems for controlled delivery; testing of digestion performance; physicochemical characterization/stability; analysis of texture; formulation development; release and permeation testing

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

Exploring the Use of Starch-Based Hydrocolloids in Food Gelation

edited by

Long Yu

and Qingfei Duan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 400 | Submission Open

Keywords: starch; hydrocolloids; hydrogel; food gelation; multi-emulsion gels; compatibility between multi-phase

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

Food Polysaccharides and Oligosaccharides: Enzyme Treatment, Structural Analysis, and Functional Bioactivity Value

edited by

Zhengqiang Jiang

and Dong Han

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 375 | Submission Open

Keywords: oligosaccharides; enzymatic modification; structural analysis; prebiotic; food applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Integrating Novel Food Processing Technologies and Nutritional Strategies into the Assessment of Poultry: Meat Quality and Microbiological Safety

edited by Marija Bošković Cabrol, Francesco Bordignon and Milica Glišić

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 335 | Submission Open

Keywords: poultry; meat quality; meat safety; nutritional composition; processing technologies; functional feed ingredients

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Research in Food Supplements and Their Influence on Human Health: From Basic Research to Clinical Applications

edited by

Ramona D'Amico

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural compounds; foods; inflammation; oxidative stress; biomarkers; molecular pathways; animal models; clinical studies; human health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Food Bioactive Compounds in Chronic Diseases Prevention and Ageing

edited by Sotirios-Spyridon Vamvakas and

Paraskevi Detopoulou

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 314 | Submission Open

Keywords: phytochemicals; antioxidants; mediterranean diet; chronic diseases; senescence; sarcopenia; body composition; molecular nutrition; clinical studies; biochemical analysis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Advanced Ultrasonic Technology Applied to Food Processing

edited by Surangna Jain

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 311 | Submission Open

Keywords: ultrasonic technology; ultrasonic waves; food quality; food safety; sustainability

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

Development and Implementation of New and Traditional Technologies in Production of Competitive Value-Added Food Products

edited by

Vanja M. Todorović

and Sladjana Šobajić

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 263 | Submission Open

Keywords: value-added food products; bioactive compounds; nutraceuticals; functional ingredients; extraction technology; sustainable food production; food innovation; green technology; regulatory compliance

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

Applications of Foodomics Strategies in Advancing Food Quality, Safety and Authenticity

edited by

Laura Alessandroni

and

Simone Angeloni

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 204 | Submission Open

Keywords: foodomics; proteomics; metabolomics; lipidomics; food genomics; food analytical methods; food quality; food authenticity; food safety; LC-MS

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

Advanced Processing and Preservation Technology for Fresh Produce

edited by

Laura Quintieri

and

Maria Cefola

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 203 | Submission Open

Keywords: fresh produce; processing technology; preservation methods; shelf life extension; minimally processed foods; modified atmosphere packaging (MAP); biopreservation; nanotechnology; edible coatings; cold chain management

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

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

edited by

Antonello Paparella

,

Annalisa Serio

and

Francesca Maggio

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 202 | 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)

Evaluation of Food Safety Performance

edited by Ilija Djekic and

Nada Smigic

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 158 | 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)

Advancements in Sensory Analysis and Their Impact on Nutrition

edited by Vanessa Rios De Souza, Ana Carla Marques Pinheiro and Sabrina Carvalho Bastos

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 154 | Submission Open

Keywords: sensory studies on foods; consumer perception; eating behavior; food intake

(This special issue belongs to the Section Sensory and Consumer Sciences)

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

edited by

Anna Reale

and

Tiziana Di Renzo

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 139 | Submission Open

Keywords: lactic acid bacteria; yeasts; Bacillus; acetic acid bacteria; food fermentation; bioactive compounds; biological activities; starter culture

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Application of Extrusion Technology in Food Science

edited by

Maciej Combrzyński

and

Tomasz Oniszczuk

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 131 | Submission Open

Keywords: extrusion processing; extruder construction; selected physical and chemical properties of extrudates; extruded biopolymers; functional food; extruded snacks; food pellets; pet food; pasta; RTE products; extruded semi-finished products; management of post production waste in extrusion technology; biogas production

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

Nutritional and Health Quality of Traditional and Innovative Processed Meats

edited by

Aneta Cegiełka

,

Marta Chmiel

and Elżbieta Hać-Szymańczuk

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 97 | 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)

Extraction and Encapsulation of Food Active Substances

edited by

Mihaela Skrt

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive compounds; extraction; encapsulation; food quality; sustainability

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

Comparative Safety Assessment of Foods of Plant Origin

edited by

Siniša Srečec

and

Benoit Grossiord

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 64 | Submission Open

Keywords: food safety; risk assessment; fruits and vegetables; crops; physical; biological; chemical hazards; food control; emerging hazards

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Advances in the Functional Properties, Nutrition and Application of Oil Body and Protein Components in Cereals

edited by

Baokun Qi

and Shizhang Yan

submission deadline 30 Sep 2025 | Viewed by 62 | Submission Open

Keywords: oil body; protein; interaction between components; functional properties; nutritional properties; high-value utilization

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Application of Bioinformatics in Food Science

edited by

Vladimir Vukić

,

Dajana Vukić

and Zdravko Šumić

submission deadline 1 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2036 | 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)

Food for Thought: Innovations in Food Science and Technology (63rd MEATCON 2025)

edited by

Igor Tomasevic

, Vesna Z. Djordjevic,

Weizheng Sun

,

Aristide Maggiolino

,

Paulo Cezar Bastianello Campagnol

and Nino Terjung

submission deadline 1 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 323 | Submission Open

Keywords: food processing; food preservation; food safety and quality control; functional foods; smart packaging; AI applications; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Recent Advances in Bioactive Ingredients from Marine Foods

edited by Yifeng Zhang,

Xiaoli Shen

,

Zihao Wei

and Bingbing Guo

submission deadline 3 Oct 2025 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1818 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive ingredient; marine foods; biological activity; functional food; digestion and metabolism; interaction with gut microbiota

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

Exploring the Antimicrobial Potential of Essential Oils in Food Products

edited by

Oberdan Ferreira

,

Eloisa Helena De Aguiar Andrade

and Mozaniel de Oliveira

submission deadline 3 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 126 | Submission Open

Keywords: natural products; essential oils; bioactive compounds; food industry; antioxidants; antimicrobials; food preservation

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

Health Effects of Edible Oils and Their Functional Components

edited by Xia Xiang

submission deadline 5 Oct 2025 | 2 articles | Viewed by 6769 | Submission Open

Keywords: edible oils; health effects; lipid; functional components; encapsulation; metabolic health; microbiome

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Impact of Climate Change on the Safety of Fish Products: New or Re-Emerging Risks

edited by

Pierina Visciano

submission deadline 6 Oct 2025 | Viewed by 163 | Submission Open

Keywords: global warming; eutrophication; harmful algal blooms; marine biotoxins; marine biogeochemistry; mercury; microbial pathogens; Vibrio parahaemolyticus; Vibrio vulnificus

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

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