Agricultural and Food Residues: Treatment and Valorization of By-Products and Wastes

Dear Colleagues,

Agricultural and food residues represent a major global challenge, as they contribute to economic loss, environmental degradation, and resource inefficiency. Nevertheless, these waste streams and by-products also provide significant opportunities for valorization through innovative recovery and treatment processes. Converting agri-food residues into valuable compounds or materials aligns with the principles of circular economy and sustainable development, promoting the efficient use of natural resources.

This Special Issue on “Agricultural and Food Residues: Treatment and Valorization of By-Products and Wastes” aims to highlight recent advances in the sustainable management and exploitation of agri-food residues. It welcomes studies addressing the physicochemical and nutritional characterization of waste-derived materials, novel extraction and bioconversion technologies, and the development of functional ingredients or bio-based products. Moreover, contributions exploring environmental impact and process optimization of waste utilization are encouraged. By integrating innovative treatment strategies with valorization pathways, this Special Issue seeks to promote a holistic view of waste management in the agri-food sector and to support the transition toward more sustainable and circular food systems.

Dr. Dimitris Sarris
Guest Editor

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