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Special Issues
Dairy 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.
Bioactive Compounds in Bee Products: From Analysis to Health Benefits
Deadline: 10 June 2026
Food Processing in the Future: Non-Thermal Technologies
Deadline: 10 June 2026
New Trends in Drying Technologies in Fresh-Cut Foods
Deadline: 10 June 2026
Detection of Metal and Metalloid Contaminants in Foods and Their Potential Health Risk
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Tea Chemistry, Flavor, and Aroma: Mechanisms, Sensory Attributes, and Processing Optimization
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Applications of Machine Learning in Enzyme Design
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Recent Advances and Trends in Emulsions and Colloidal Systems for Food Applications
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Functional Bioactives from Edible Plants: Characterization and Application
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Bioactive Compounds in Food: Sources, Health Benefits and Mechanisms
Deadline: 5 June 2026
Advances in Sources, Extraction, Encapsulation, Bioavailability and Health Benefits of Functional Food Ingredients—2nd Edition
Deadline: 31 May 2026
Food Proteins and Peptides: Bioactivity, Applications and Health Benefits
Deadline: 31 May 2026
Microbe-Mediated Enhancement of Food Fermentation and Bioactive Properties in Traditional Foods
Deadline: 31 May 2026
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