Sustainable Food Engineering and Safety Innovations
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Food".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 816
Special Issue Editor
Interests: food engineering; food safety; thermal and nonthermal processing; microbiology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the global population surpasses 8 billion in 2024, sustainability for human survival becomes increasingly urgent. Sustainable practices are essential for preserving our planet and its natural resources. In recent years, sustainability has garnered significant attention, driving innovations and technologies aimed at sustainable development. Achieving sustainability is a collective responsibility shared by governments, academia, and industry.
In food engineering and safety, numerous opportunities exist to adopt sustainable practices. Modern technologies and methodologies can be crucial in energy conservation, promoting a low-carbon bioeconomy, and mitigating food waste and global greenhouse gas emissions. This Special Issue aims to highlight these opportunities and foster discussions on the latest technologies and potential strategies for establishing sustainable food systems.
Dr. Jie Xu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- food safety
- food engineering
- sustainability
- new technologies
- global food system
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