Innovative Technologies and Strategies for Enhancing Food Safety, Nutrition, and Sustainability

Dear Colleagues,

In the face of growing global challenges such as population growth, climate change, and resource scarcity, there is an urgent need for the enhancement of food safety, nutrition, and sustainability. These challenges require innovative technologies and strategies that can address multiple aspects of the food system, from production and processing to distribution and consumption. As such, this Special Issue aims to assemble researchers and practitioners from various disciplines in order to explore and discuss the latest advancements in technologies and strategies with the aim of ultimately improving food safety, nutrition, and sustainability. The broader aim of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for researchers and practitioners to impart their knowledge and insights on the innovative technologies and strategies that can address the complexities of the food system and contribute to a more sustainable and resilient future.

This Special Issue will focus on the following themes:

1. Novel food processing technologies for improving food safety: This theme will explore innovative technologies such as high-pressure processing, pulsed electric fields, and cold plasma treatment that can enhance food safety by effectively killing pathogens and reducing the need for chemical preservatives.
2. Sustainable packaging solutions: This theme will discuss novel packaging materials and technologies that can extend the shelf life of food, reduce food waste, and minimize environmental impact.
3. The nutritional enhancement of food products: This theme will examine the technologies and strategies that can enhance the nutritional value of food, such as biofortification techniques, functional ingredient incorporation, and processing methods that preserve nutrient content.
4. Food safety in the supply chain: This theme will focus on technologies and strategies to ensure food safety at every stage of the supply chain, including harvesting, transportation, processing, and storage.
5. Traceability and transparency: This theme will explore the technologies and strategies that enable the tracking and tracing of food products throughout the supply chain, ensuring transparency and accountability in food safety and sustainability practices.

Original research articles and reviews are welcome in this Special Issue, and we eagerly look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Ante Lončarić
Dr. Antun Jozinović
Guest Editors

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