Foods

Plant Protein Processing: Technological Innovation and New Application Scenarios

edited by

Zhongjiang Wang

,

Zengwang Guo

and Zhaoxian Huang

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10514 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant protein; processing technology; technological innovation; new scenario applications; innovation and utilization; plant-based foods; product development

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

Advancing Research on Quality and Nutrition in Cereals and Cereal-Based Foods

edited by

Hui Sun

,

Dong Zhang

and

Chunfang Zhao

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2486 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereal quality; nutrition; bioactive compounds; processing; functional foods; gluten-free; digestibility

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

From Raw Milk to Final Product—an Integrated Approach for Controlling and Enhancing the Quality of Dairy Products

edited by

Moshe Rosenberg

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1720 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality dairy products; pscychrotrophic bacteria; spore-forming bacteria; advanced technology; shelf life; microbiological quality; biofilms; somatic cell counts; heat-stable proteases; heat-stable lipases; digital twin; cold storage; supply and quality chain; defects; quality attributes; milk processing; raw milk quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Instrumental and Chemometric Methodologies to Assess Food Quality

edited by

Olga Monago-Maraña

, Fabricio Alejandro Chiappini and

Daniel Martín-Vertedor

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1246 | Submission Open

Keywords: chemometrics; food analysis; quality control; food adulteration; food authentication; machine learning methods; chromatographic techniques; electrochemical sensors; imaging techniques; spectroscopic techniques

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

Functional Compounds from Food Waste and Their Applications in Industry

edited by Eristeo Garcia and

Vladimiro Cardenia

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1097 | Submission Open

Keywords: flavonoids and non-flavonoids; functional compounds; food waste; antioxidant molecules; preservative compounds; health benefits; nutritional value; essential oils

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

Grain and Oil Deep Processing: New Technology, Nutritional Quality and Functional Properties

edited by

Mingzhu Zheng

and Chengbin Zhao

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open

Keywords: grain and oil foods; multi-scale structural changes; food processing; functional foods; protein; carbohydrate; physicochemical properties

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Non-Destructive Analysis for the Detection of Contaminants in Food

edited by Kaiyi Zheng, Bin Zou and Yiwei Xu

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 161 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-destructive detection; spectral analysis; electrochemical analysis; photoelectrochemical analysis; colorimetric method; microfluidics; molecular imprinting; nanobody; aptamer; pesticides detection; fungicides detection; antibiotics detection; mycotoxin detection

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

The Impact of Dairy Processing on Nutritional Quality and Health Benefits: Exploring Innovations for Healthier Dairy Products

edited by

Débora Parra Baptista

and

Mike Boland

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 122 | Submission Open

Keywords: dairy processing; heat treatment; non-thermal processing; dairy proteins; milk fat; lactose; minerals; peptides; probiotics; prebiotics; bioactive properties; functional dairy products; bioaccessibility; bioavailability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Food and Microbes—the One Health Approach

edited by

Maria de Lurdes Dapkevicius

and

Carlos Pinto

submission deadline 30 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open

Keywords: One Health; food systems; foodborne pathogens; virulence factors; antimicrobial resistance

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

Eco-Friendly Paper Packaging Coatings: Enhancing Sustainability and Food Preservation

edited by

Cristóbal Noé Aguilar González

,

María Liliana Flores-López

and Jorge M. Vieira

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16698 | Submission Open

Keywords: eco-friendly packaging; paper-based coatings; food preservation; biopolymers; shelf-life extension

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

The Effects of Processing Technologies on the Quality of Cereal By-Products

edited by Ruge Cao and

Lili Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11843 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereal by-products; whole grains; quality enhancement; nutritional value; food science; bio-activities; processing technologies; polyphenols; polysaccharides; peptides

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Dietary Trace Elements and Bioactive Compounds in Food: Exploring Their Health Implications

edited by

Changhui Zhao

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7199 | Submission Open

Keywords: trace element; bioactive compounds; polyphenols; antioxidants; dietary postbiotics; nutrition; disease prevention

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

A Novel Perspective on the Advancement of Technology for Maintaining Food Quality and Monitoring and Identifying Safety Characteristics

edited by Debao Wang and Qingfeng Yang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6658 | Submission Open

Keywords: preservation technology; packaging; advanced material; functional active factor; microorganism; innovative food; edible quality; new technology of food processing

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

Effect of Changes in Phytochemicals and Biological Activity During Preservation of Fruits and Vegetables

edited by

Narendra Narain

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2885 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruits; vegetables; preservation; nutrition; technologies; nutrients; post-harvest

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Application of Biocidal-Modified Biodegradable Polymers in Food Packaging and Their Impact

edited by Maria Swiontek-Brzezinska,

Agnieszka Richert

and

Marlene Cran

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2791 | Submission Open

Keywords: food industry; biocidal assay; biocidal substances; packing materials; biodegradation; biodiversity; biomaterials

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

Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision Applications in Food Science and Industry

edited by

Cristian Randieri

, Salvatore Campisi-Pinto and

Zeev Wiesman

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2660 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; food analisys; computer vision; image analisys; machine learning; food processing; quality inspection; robotics; automation; food safety

Food Hydrocolloids: Functional Properties, Nutritional Benefits and Novel Applications for Delivery of Bioactive Compounds

edited by

Fuchao Zhan

and

Xiangwei Zhu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2180 | Submission Open

Keywords: hydrocolloids; bioactive compounds; solubility; stability; pigment; structure; nutritional benefits; functional properties; delivery systems; emulsion

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

Novel Functional Formulations and Processing Strategies to Preserve the Quality and Sensory in Animal-Origin Foods

edited by Xavier Fernández Hospital,

José Segura

and

Manuel Viuda-Martos

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1896 | Submission Open

Keywords: quality preservation; sensory attributes; functional formulations; novel processing strategies; shelf life extension; advanced technologies; meat; dairy; fish

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Food Proteins: Extraction, Functions and Applications

edited by Yuqian Liu,

Rui Yang

and Jinguang Liu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1647 | Submission Open

Keywords: food proteins; extraction; bioactive proteins and peptides; functional properties; applications

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Milk from Minor Dairy Animals: Chemical Constituents, Processing Characteristics and Nutritional Benefits—2nd Edition

edited by

Pengjie Wang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1548 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-cow milk; chemical constituents; nutritional benefits; processing characteristics; goat or sheep milk; buffalo milk; yak milk; flavor

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Innovative Advances in Food Colloids: Novel Bio-Colloids and Smart Delivery Systems

edited by Ali Rashidinejad

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1463 | Submission Open

Keywords: novel bio-colloids; smart delivery systems; colloid interactions with bioactive compounds; advanced characterization techniques self-assembling colloids; targeted release systems; nanoscale carriers; multimolecular structures

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

Unlocking the Potential of Ancient Grains: Health Benefits and Food Applications

edited by

Laura Gazza

and

Francesca Nocente

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1397 | Submission Open

Keywords: cereals; legumes; landraces; populations; associations; sustainability; agro-food biodiversity; healthy diets; agroecology; value chain

(This special issue belongs to the Section Grain)

Use, Quality and Safety of Food Supplements: Scientific and Regulatory Perspectives

edited by

João G. Costa

and

Bojana Vidović

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1315 | Submission Open

Keywords: food supplements; dietary supplements; consumption patterns; quality control; safety assessment; regulatory frameworks; analytical methods; risk-benefit analysis; nutrigenomics; post‑market surveillance

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Plant By-Products Fortify the Nutritional and Functional Properties of Foods

edited by

Lorena Martínez-Zamora

and

Noelia Castillejo

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1243 | Submission Open

Keywords: by-products; co-products; bioactive compounds; extraction; functionality; processing; revalorization; food innovation; nutrition; food loss; food waste

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

Preparation, Characterization and Application of Antimicrobial Films for Foods

edited by Junxiang Zhu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1166 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial films; antimicrobial agents; nanocomposites; antimicrobial mechanisms; smart packaging

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

Innovative Preservation Techniques of Fruits and Vegetables or Their Processed Products: Strategies for Safety and Quality Maintenance

edited by Lanhua Yi

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 799 | Submission Open

Keywords: fruits and vegetables; processed products of fruits and vegetables; preservation techniques; microbial contamination; quality maintenance

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

Application of Metabolomics in Enhancing Food Texture and Flavor

edited by Yanan Yu and

Junmin Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 785 | Submission Open

Keywords: metabolomics; food textures; food flavor; new methods for food texture and flavor analysis; food textures and flavor changes resulting from processing; food textures and flavor changes occurring during storage

(This special issue belongs to the Section Foodomics)

Characterization of Food Lipids and Their Derivatives

edited by

Ki-Teak Lee

and

Jung-Ah Shin

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 210 | Submission Open

Keywords: functional lipid ingredients; lipid structural modification; solid lipid nanoparticle; liposome; purification and isolation; fat replacers; quantitative analysis; phospholipids; fat-soluble vitamins; lipid oxidation

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

Innovative Applications of Molecular Techniques and Genetic Engineering in Foods

edited by Guiling Li and

Yulei Chen

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 156 | Submission Open

Keywords: nucleic acids; safety control; genetic modification; omics technologies; food components

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Biotechnology)

Research on Meat Processing and Safety Technology

edited by

Igor Tomasevic

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat processing; food safety; preservation technologies; pathogen control; sustainable meat; smart packaging; non-thermal processing; omics applications; meat authenticity; clean-label products

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Plant-Derived Bioactive Compounds: Emerging Components for Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods

edited by

Cristiane Casagrande Denardin

,

Caroline Sefrin Speroni

and

Antonello Santini

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 127 | Submission Open

Keywords: plant-derived bioactive compounds; novel bioactive molecules; nutraceuticals; functional foods; sustainable health products; chronic disease prevention; antioxidants; digestion and bioavailability; toxicological safety; new products development

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

Research Advances in Fermented Foods and Beverages: Technology, Sensory Properties, Microbiological Characteristics, and Health Benefits

edited by Argyro Bekatorou and

Ioanna Mantzourani

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open

Keywords: food quality; health benefits; safety; process control; bioprocess engineering; precision biotechnology; predictive microbiology; smart packaging; computational technology; sustainability

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Novel Strategies to Obtain Food Ingredients from Algal Biomass: Extraction and Characterization

edited by Thatyane Vidal Fonteles and

Sueli Rodrigues

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open

Keywords: algal biomass; microalgae; macroalgae; novel extraction techniques; dietary polyphenols; bioactive peptides; non-thermal processing; sustainable food ingredients; green technologies

Recovery of Bioactive Compounds from Food Processing Waste: Extraction and Application in Foods

edited by

João C.M. Barreira

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open

Keywords: food by-products; green extraction technologies; bioactive compounds; molecular structure elucidation; circular economy; functional food ingredients; waste valorization; sustainable food systems

Next-Gen Food Supply Chains: Innovation, Leadership, and Resilience

edited by

Sylvain Charlebois

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 89 | Submission Open

Keywords: food culture and identity; agri-food innovation; sustainable food practices; culinary anthropology; traditional food systems; food security and sovereignty; consumer food narratives; ethnographic food studies; food system resilience; socio-technical food transitions

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

Research Progress on Electrochemical Sensors and Their Role in Food Analysis

edited by

Luis A. Romero-Cano

and

Xinai Zhang

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open

Keywords: artificial intelligence; chemometrics; food quality detection; food safety monitoring; electroanalytical methods; electrochemical sensors; electrode surface modification

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

Bioactive Compounds in the Spotlight: State-of-the-Art Research in Dietary Supplements, Functional Foods, and Nutraceuticals: 2nd Edition

edited by

Gustavo R. Velderrain-Rodríguez

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open

Keywords: bioactive peptides; polyphenols; probiotics; phytochemicals; algae-derived nutraceuticals; plant-based meat; functional dairy products; natural food additives; functional beverages; healthy fats

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

Harnessing Microbial and Enzymatic Technologies Transforming Food Byproducts into Functional Bioactive Substances to Advance Sustainable Development

edited by

Chunhua Wu

,

Xiaoyan Liu

and

Guangsen Fan

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open

Keywords: microbial consortia; harnessing microbial technologies; enzymatic technologies; functional bioactive technologies; systematic optimization; innovation in bioprocesses

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

Advanced Understanding of Meat Matrix-Flavor Relationships

edited by

Bing Zhao

and Dandan Pu

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open

Keywords: meat matrix; flavor regulation; meat matrix– flavor interaction; novel technology; sensory quality

(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)

Advances in the Use of Beneficial Microorganisms to Improve Nutritional and Functional Properties of Fermented Foods: 2nd Edition

edited by Palmira De Bellis and Giuseppe Perri

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 54 | Submission Open

Keywords: food microbiology; functional food; probiotic bacteria; lactic acid bacteria; spore-forming bacteria; antimicrobial activity; microbial diversity; sourdough; bread

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)

Food Safety and Fungal Toxins: Challenges and Advances in Control and Risk Assessment

edited by

Yelko Rodríguez-Carrasco

submission deadline 31 Jan 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open

Keywords: mycotoxins; fungal contamination; food safety; toxin detection; risk assessment; foodborne toxins; analytical methods; mycology and food systems; toxin control strategies; food toxicology

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Food Contamination: Threats, Impacts and Challenges to Food Security

edited by

Ge Chen

,

Donghui Xu

and

Lin Xu

submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 764 | Submission Open

Keywords: food quality; food safety; food contaminants; residues; detection technology; nanomaterials

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Toxicology)

Milk and Dairy Products: Exploring Production, Processing, and Quality Control

edited by

Jayani Chandrapala

,

Mayumi Silva

and Christopher Pillidge

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 13712 | Submission Open

Keywords: farming practices; heat treatment; milk; cheese; yoghurt; microbial contamination; food safety; high-pressure processing; non-thermal technologies; lactation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)

Consumer Perception and Behaviour Regarding Sustainable Agri-Foods Consumption

edited by

Qian Yang

and

Julia Low

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 8821 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable practices in sensory and consumer science; protein alternatives; sustainable ingredients; sustainable diets; sustainable foods; sustainable packaging; consumer insights and barriers to sustainable consumption; digital innovation in sensory and consumer research; cultural; societal; and personal values/traits influence sustainable choice; neophobia; disgust; emotional association; perceived health; nutritional and sensory properties of sustainable food choice

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

Processing, Characterization and Valorization of Agri-Food and Its By-Products

edited by

Sandra F. Borges

and

Sara Baptista da Silva

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 4827 | Submission Open

Keywords: sustainable practices; agri-food by-products; biomolecule recovery; green extraction techniques; circular economy; technological innovations

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

Extracts from Edible Plants: Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Properties

edited by

Jose Alberto Gallegos-Infante

and

Pedro Aguilar-Zarate

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2553 | Submission Open

Keywords: antioxidant; anti-inflammatory; antimicrobial; edible plants; extracts; solvents

(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)

Food Innovations: Process Enhancements, Health-Promoting Product Developments, and Value-Adding Strategies

edited by

Emanuele Boselli

and Bartosz Kruszewski

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1450 | Submission Open

Keywords: food fortification; by-products utilization; functional food; non-thermal preservation; chemometrics; sensory profiles; bioavailability; bioactive compound extraction; product reformulation; harmful substance mitigation; packaging innovations

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

Advances in Food Nutritional Biochemistry: Omics, Bioavailability and Gut Health

edited by

Gianfranco Picone

and

Mattia Santoni

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 443 | Submission Open

Keywords: nutritional biochemistry; food bioactive compounds; omics technologies; nutrigenomics; metabolomics; bioavailability; food digestion; gut microbiota; diet and gut health; functional foods

(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)

Factors Affecting Food Preferences and Their Association with Consumption—2nd Edition

edited by Voltaire Sant'Anna

submission deadline 5 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 103 | Submission Open

Keywords: consumer behaviors; sensory acceptance; perception; consumer attitudes; sensory science

Component Change and Regulation of Cereal and Oil-Based Foods During Processing and Storage

edited by