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Biochemical, Physical and Mechanical Modifications of Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs and Cereals and Their Possible Use in Brewing submission deadline 30 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 174 | Submission Open
Keywords: cereals; fruits; vegetables; herbs; beers; beverages
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Agro-Food Chain By-Products and Plant Origin Foods to Obtain High-Value-Added Foods—2nd Edition submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 16300 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensory and consumer science; market value of plant-based foods; by-products as product ingredient; circular economy and business models; new product development; sustainable business models; consumer acceptance and preferences
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)
Winemaking: Innovative Technology and Sensory Analysis
edited by Dianhui Wu
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5315 | Submission Open
Keywords: alcoholic beverages; fermentation technology; winemaking microorganism; novel raw materials; sensory attributes; molecular sensory science; flavor analysis; wine quality; oxidative browning; precipitation of wine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Advances in Encapsulation Technology in Edible Films/Coatings for the Delivery of Food Bioactive Compounds
edited by Andresa Gomes and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5248 | Submission Open
Keywords: edible films and coatings; bioactive compound encapsulation; micro-/nano-encapsulation; functional food packaging; antimicrobial packaging; biodegradable and eco-friendly materials; bioavailability and release kinetics; emulsion delivery systems for essential oils; multifunctional properties of active composite films/coatings; smart packaging and food preservation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Traditional and Emerging Food Drying Technologies
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5177 | Submission Open
Keywords: convenience food; solar drying; convection drying; infrared drying; vacuum drying; freeze drying; microwave drying; hybrid food supplements
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Innovations in Food Technology for Functional Foods: Exploring Sources, Processing Techniques and Health Benefits
edited by , Vanessa Naciuk Castelo-Branco and Renata Galhardo Borguini
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3077 | Submission Open
Keywords: functional foods; food technology; bioactive compounds; encapsulation; extraction techniques; health benefits; phytochemicals; antioxidant activity; bioavailability; sustainable processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Detection and Control Technologies of Harmful Microorganisms in Food Supply Chain
edited by , , Rong Wang and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2318 | Submission Open
Keywords: quantitative microbial risk assessment/predictive microbiology  ; microbial detection/inactivation/transfer/removal  ; control technology  ; next-generation sequencing  ; food hygiene/sanitation  ; food inspection  ; foodborne outbreaks  ; foodborne viruses  ; foodborne pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Novel and Emerging Food Allergens—Immunological Characterisation submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2254 | Submission Open
Keywords: allergenicity; risk assessment; intervention; novel allergens; emerging allergens; microbiome; food safety; public health; clinical implications; regulatory perspectives; antibodies; allergy treatment; allergy prevention; food allergen management; food processing
Flavor and Aroma Analysis as an Approach to Quality Control of Foods
edited by Ying Gao, Yuming Wei and Qing Meng
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2074 | Submission Open
Keywords: sensomics; analytical method optimization; quality assessment; food control; algorithm model
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Genomic and Proteomic Analysis of Food Microorganisms
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1039 | Submission Open
Keywords: probiogenomics; proteomic analysis; screening of probiotic microorganisms; mining of probiotic functions; bioactive metabolites; metabolic network modeling; target prediction; gut microecology regulation; health-promoting effect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Research Trends in Plant-Based Foods submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 717 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural plant-based extracts; innovative technologies; nutraceutical properties; functional properties; bioactive compounds; antioxidant compounds; plant-based formulations
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)
Sustainable Food, Green Chemistry and Human Nutrition—GreenNutriFood 2025
edited by Min Wang, and Joaquim Calvo-Lerma
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 711 | Submission Open
Keywords: green chemistry in the food industry; plant-based and alternative proteins; food waste reduction and circular economy; functional foods and nutraceuticals in human nutrition; innovative food technologies for sustainability; green chemistry in food additives and preservatives; policies and regulations for sustainable nutrition; consumer behavior and sustainable eating; microbiome and gut health in sustainable nutrition; sustainable seafood and marine resource management
Foodborne Chemicals and Nutrients at the Crossroads of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health
edited by , Paolo Stacchini and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: foodborne chemicals; nutrients; chemical food safety; risk– benefit assessment; monitoring and surveillance; chemical exposure; clean label; consumer risk perception; analytical methods; sustainable food systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Artificial Intelligence and Future Food Systems—Innovation and Sustainability submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: artificial intelligence; food systems; food production; precision agriculture; food innovation; climate change; sustainability; AI models; blockchain; machine learning; robotics; future trends
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Food Polysaccharides: Sources, Functions, and Applications
edited by Xiaoxiao Song, and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: food polysaccharides; dietary fiber; hydrocolloids; bioactivity; structure-function relationship; applications
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Advanced Detection and Control Techniques for Foodborne Pathogens
edited by Xuhan Xia and Wei Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: foodborne pathogens; point-of-need analysis; rapid detection; molecular diagnostics; safety control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Advanced Technology Application in Food Quality and Safety and Intelligent Inspection Equipment
edited by and Yingli Wang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: technology integration; food quality and safety; intelligent inspection; artificial intelligence; spectral imaging; internet of things; intelligent equipment; non-destructive testing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Current Progress in Analytical Platforms for Tracing Pesticides and Emerging Food Contaminant Screening and Quantitation
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: pesticide residues; emerging contaminants; metabolites; mass spectrometry; high-throughput screening; non-targeted analysis; biosensors; miniaturization; data science; green analytical chemistry
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
The Latest Research on Bioactive Proteins and Peptides in Food
edited by Long Ding
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 31 | Submission Open
Keywords: food protein; bioactive peptide; food processing; health-promoting effect; digestion and absorption; bioavailability; functional food
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Impacts of Diet-Gut Microbiota Interactions on Health
edited by Peng Du and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open
Keywords: diet-gut microbiota interaction; gut microbiota; dietary patterns; host health; microbial metabolism; short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs); intestinal barrier; chronic diseases; dietary intervention; personalized nutrition
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Bioactive Food Components: Exploring Nutritional Value and Disease Prevention Roles
edited by Wencheng Zhang and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 16 | Submission Open
Keywords: ultra-high pressure; supercritical fluid extraction; natural bioactive compounds; functional properties; edible jiaosu; food cooked with medicinal herbs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Innovative Cereal-, Legume-, and Their By-Product-Based Foods: Processing, Nutrition, and Functional Ingredients
edited by Feiyue Ren and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open
Keywords: cereal and legume by-products; fermentation and bioprocessing; functional ingredients; digestibility and bioaccessibility; process– structure– function relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant Foods)
Research Progress in Detection Technology for Dairy Food Quality and Safety
edited by
submission deadline 6 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1175 | Submission Open
Keywords: dairy quality; food safety; detection technology; spectroscopy; chromatography; biosensors; multi-omics; data fusion; non-destructive testing; high-throughput analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)
Comprehensive Analytical Techniques for Food Contact Materials: Composition and Safety
edited by and
submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5560 | Submission Open
Keywords: food packaging materials; migration; NIAS (non-intentionally added substances); recycling packaging; biodegradable materials; emerging packaging materials; mass spectrometry; non-targeted analysis; risk assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Application of NIR and Other Non-Destructive Technologies in Food Analysis
edited by Xin Zhou
submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: food quality; non-destructive detection; near-infrared spectroscopy; hyperspectral imaging; laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy; Raman spectroscopy; spectral analysis; chemometrics; machine learning
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Sustainable Meat Production: From Circular Animal Nutrition to Functional Meat submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: sustainable meat production; circular animal nutrition; agro-industrial by-products; feed valorization; bioactive compounds; functional meat; animal feeding trials; meat quality; fatty acid profile; antioxidant capacity; oxidative stability; shelf life; nutrient bioavailability; sustainability assessment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
Animal-Based Food Fortified with Natural Bioactives: Balancing Safety, Sustainability and Health Benefits
edited by , and Sin-Young Park
submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal-based foods; natural bioactives; functional fortification; cell-cultured foods; sustainability
(This special issue belongs to the Section Meat)
Antimicrobial Resistance in Foodborne Pathogens in Food and Food Animals submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 15 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; foodborne pathogens; food and food animals; food safety; One Health; multidrug-resistant bacteria; antimicrobial resistance genes; mobile genetic elements; pathways of antimicrobial resistance; public health risk
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Green Extraction Technologies for Bioactive Compounds in Foods
edited by and Cristina Rosell
submission deadline 10 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 2 | Submission Open
Keywords: valorization; green extraction; phenolics; flavonoids; processing; oilseeds; cereals; vegetables; by-products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Advanced Analytical and Biotechnological Approaches for Food Quality and Safety Improvement
edited by and
submission deadline 14 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: food analytical methods; food biotechnology; food safety and quality; food authenticity; biosensors; food omics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Intelligent Modelling and Advanced Processing Technologies: Driving the Future of Food Engineering submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 274 | Submission Open
Keywords: intelligent modelling; hybrid intelligence in food processing; digital twins; advanced and novel processing technologies; process optimisation; machine learning and simulation; high-pressure and thermal technologies; data-driven food engineering; process control and automation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Advances in the Properties, Functions, and Novel Applications of Food Hydrocolloids
edited by Qiufang Liang and
submission deadline 15 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: food hydrocolloids; physicochemical properties; functional modification; green extraction; functional food; plant-based food; food packaging; active ingredient delivery.
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Microbiological Safety of Food—2nd Edition
edited by and Valentina Gallo
submission deadline 25 Aug 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5695 | Submission Open
Keywords: food safety; food chain; food packaging; food preservation; food storage; microbiological control; analytical methods; shelf-life of dairy products; meat products; vegetables; ready-to-eat food
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Quality Improvement, Preservation, and Processing Technology of Aquatic Products
edited by Ying Liu and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 9790 | Submission Open
Keywords: marine fish products; freshwater fish products; aquatic products; fish paste; temporary care; storage; logistics; preservation; handle; quality; test
(This special issue belongs to the Section Foods of Marine Origin)
Effect of the Application of Novel Processes to Food Proteins on Structure, Physicochemical Properties and Modifications
edited by Shuzhen Cheng, Chao Wu and Jianyu Zhu
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3126 | Submission Open
Keywords: food protein; novel processing techniques; structure; physicochemical properties; modification; functional foods
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Physics and (Bio)Chemistry)
Integrating Risk Assessment, Microbiological Surveillance, and Bioinformatics to Combat Foodborne Pathogens
edited by Eduardo César Tondo and Patrícia Da Silva Malheiros
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 195 | Submission Open
Keywords: risk assessment; risk ranking; risk quantification; foodborne pathogens; microbiological surveillance; bioinformatics; whole genome sequencing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Bioactive Food Components in Metabolic Health and Disease Prevention: From Functional Insights to Therapeutic Potential
edited by Padraig Strappe and
submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 38 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioactive; dietary fibers; microbiota; nutrition; metabolic disorders
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Advances in Wine Physicochemical Properties, Sensory Attributes, and Health Benefits: 2nd Edition submission deadline 1 Sep 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1733 | Submission Open
Keywords: wine quality; wine technology; wine yeasts; wine aging; sensorial properties; physical/chemical properties; health benefits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Drinks and Liquid Nutrition)
Advances in Electrochemical Sensors and Intelligent Systems for Food Quality and Waste Valorization
edited by Ana Cristina A. Veloso, Diana L.D. Lima and
submission deadline 10 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 36 | Submission Open
Keywords: electrochemical sensors; electronic tongues; electronic noses; electronic eyes; thin-film sensor devices; image analysis; chemometrics; smart packaging; biowaste/byproduct valorization; IoT-based platforms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
Shaping the Future of Fermented Dairy: A Holistic View on Microbiota, Technology and Nutritional Impact
edited by Gulhan Unlu
submission deadline 15 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: fermented dairy products; dairy fermentation; dairy microbiota; starter cultures; probiotics; fermentation technology; dairy processing; functional foods; bioactive compounds; nutritional quality; digestibility; dairy food quality; dairy food safety
(This special issue belongs to the Section Dairy)
Dietary Protein and Bioactive Peptides in Meat and Seafood: Flavor, Innovative Production and Functional Evaluation
edited by and
submission deadline 18 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 24 | Submission Open
Keywords: meat; seafood; peptides; innovative technologies; functional effect
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Assessment and Control of Food Safety Risks
edited by , Nikola Tomic and
submission deadline 20 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 105 | Submission Open
Keywords: food safety; exposure assessment; risk assessment; hazard occurrence; preventive measures; control measures
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria: Functional and Safety Characterization and Employment in the Production of Probiotic (Fermented) Foods and Beverages submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5769 | Submission Open
Keywords: lactic acid bacteria; fermented foods and beverages; probiotics; safety assessment; genomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Microbiology)
Advances in Rapid Contaminant Detection for the Future of Food Safety Systems
edited by
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 7 | Submission Open
Keywords: rapid detection; food safety; contaminants; biosensors; on-site analysis; artificial intelligence; point-of-care testing; future systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Analytical Methods)
Algae as a Potential Source of Food Components: Bioactive Ingredients, New Products Development and Sustainability submission deadline 9 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 630 | Submission Open
Keywords: algae components extraction; food nutritional value; algae-based foods; sustainable foods; bioactive compounds; functional food; green chemistry in algae processing; algal oils; marine-derived food ingredients; circular food systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Development of Digital Equipment and Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Food Systems
edited by Weipeng Zhang, and
submission deadline 16 Oct 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5862 | Submission Open
Keywords: digital equipment; artificial intelligence; sustainable food systems; food production; machine learning; IoT sensors; food processing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Systems)
Phenolic and Polyphenolic Compounds in Plant-Based Foods: Antioxidant Activity, Mechanisms and Potential Applications
edited by
submission deadline 30 Oct 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3690 | Submission Open
Keywords: polyphenols; antioxidants; mechanisms; health benefits; bioavailability; plant-based functional foods; LC-MS; metabolomics; structure– activity relationship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
Honey Bee Products: Properties, Applications and Value-Added Utilization in Foods
edited by and Jiangtao Qiao
submission deadline 31 Oct 2026 | Viewed by 224 | Submission Open
Keywords: bee products; honey; bee pollen; propolis; royal jelly; bee venom; bioactive components; health benefits
(This special issue belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
Valorization of Agrifood Waste and Byproducts in the Development of New Added-Value Applications submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | 7 articles | Viewed by 14873 | Submission Open
Keywords: agrifood waste and byproducts; bioactive compounds; natural extracts; food applications; functional food; non-food applications; bioplastics; packaging; sustainability; circular economy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Food Security and Sustainability)
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