Innovations in Sustainable Food Processing Technologies
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Food".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 144
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainable food processing; food waste management and upcycling; food traceability
Interests: food processing; non-thermal processing; pulsed electric fields; efficient drying methods
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The food industry faces the dual challenge of ensuring global food security while minimizing environmental impacts. This Special Issue focuses on innovative, sustainable food processing technologies that enhance food quality, safety, and shelf life while addressing energy efficiency, waste reduction, and resource conservation. Topics include advancements in non-thermal processing (e.g., high-pressure processing, pulsed electric fields), energy-efficient drying methods, circular economy approaches for waste valorization, and the development of biodegradable and edible packaging solutions. Emerging technologies such as nanotechnology, AI-driven food processing, enzyme-assisted processing, and precision fermentation are particularly welcome. This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for interdisciplinary research and practical solutions that promote sustainability across the food supply chain and support environmental and economic goals.
Dr. Andrei Borșa
Dr. Muntean Mircea Valentin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainable food processing
- circular economy
- energy efficiency
- non-thermal processing technologies
- food waste valorization
- sustainable packaging
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