Innovative Strategies and Applications in Sustainable Food Processing

Dear Colleagues,

The Special Issue entitled “Innovative Strategies and Applications in Sustainable Food Processing” is dedicated to meticulously written, science-based reviews, research papers and communications.

The objective of this issue is to cover all critical aspects of innovative and sustainable food processing solutions in a comprehensive and insightful manner. Our aim is to facilitate the implementation of these strategies by fostering a dynamic community of authors and readers. We encourage vibrant discussions on the latest research findings and aim to promote new innovative ideas and research pathways.

This Special Issue titled “Innovative Strategies and Applications in Sustainable Food Processing” will feature high-quality papers spotlighting recent, innovating technologies and processes in the design, development and application of conventional, improved and novel food products.

Topics include, but are not limited to:

• Implementation of smart technologies to reduce energy consumption, production costs, and enhance the sustainability of food processing
• Industry 4.0 in food processing
• Minimal food processing procedures
• Utilization of agricultural and food industry by-products, weeds, and harmful plants to promote the circular economy.
• Natural antimicrobial agents and antioxidants
• Strategies for waste reduction (water, solid waste, gases) and sustainable packaging
• Food security, nutrition and health objectives
• Approaches to make agriculture more economically viable in rural areas, thereby mitigating migration and urbanization through the establishment of self-sustained business models
• Preservation of biodiversity and ecosystems
• Creation of optimal legal frameworks and by-laws tailored to regulate sustainable food processing practices based on current needs and knowledge

Manuscripts addressing additional aspects of sustainable food processing are also welcomed.

Prof. Dr. Vladimir Kurćubić
Prof. Dr. Danijela Bursać Kovačević
Dr. Slaviša Stajić
Dr. Nikola Stanišić
Guest Editors

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