Food Engineering and Technology
A section of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158).
Section Information
This Section focuses on all areas of basic and applied processing and technology, including processing and technological advances, preservation methods, food processing, storage and handling, safety, quality and shelf-life, unit operations and engineering, and related areas of foods, food byproducts, and associated topics. The aim is to publish research that will enhance the quality and safety of products and technology; improve processes to enhance efficiency, safety, nutrition ,and functionality; and result in new products.
Keywords
- processing
- technology
- foods (fresh/processed)
- safety, quality
- engineering
- byproducts
- preservation
- shelf-life
- functionality
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Using Biodegradable Films and Coatings for Food Packaging Materials (Deadline: 10 February 2026)
- Effect of Processing and Cooking on Physicochemical, Sensory, and Functional Properties of Food: 3rd Edition (Deadline: 11 February 2026)
- Applications and Trends for Ultrasound in Food Processing (Deadline: 15 February 2026)
- Next-Generation Oil Processing Technologies: From Quality Control to Functionality Enhancement (Deadline: 15 February 2026)
- Fatty Acids in Edible Fats and Oils: Composition Analysis and Nutritional Properties (Deadline: 20 February 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence and Modeling Science in the Food Industry (Deadline: 26 February 2026)
- 3D Food Printing: Future Outlooks and Applications in Food Processing (Deadline: 27 February 2026)
- Application of Innovative Technologies for Improving Food Quality and Safety: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 27 February 2026)
- The Application of 3D Printing Technology in Foods: Printing Characteristics, Challenges and Prospects (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing in Foods (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Plasma Technology in the Food Industry: Current Applications and Future Trends (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Emerging Trends in Food Enzyme Catalysis and Food Synthetic Biology (Deadline: 10 March 2026)
- Processing Methods in Plant-Based Foods (Deadline: 10 March 2026)
- Application of Nanotechnology in Food Science (Deadline: 10 March 2026)
- Biotechnology in Food Processing: Generation and Utilization of Functional Sugars (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Advanced Food Processing Technologies and Approaches: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- High-Value Processing and Utilization of Agro-Food Resources (Deadline: 20 March 2026)
- Fermented Foods: Processing, Flavor Formation, Nutritional and Biological Activities (Deadline: 30 March 2026)
- The Popularity of Essential Oils and Hydrolates/Hydrosols in the Food Industry (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Innovative Food Processing Techniques for Flavor Enhancement and Quality Optimization (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- New Advances in the Application of Cold Plasma Technology in Food Processing (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Statistical Modelling and Process Optimization in Foods: Design, Analysis and Assessment (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Nanotechnology in Food Science: Functionality, Applicability, and Safety Assessment (Deadline: 31 March 2026)
- Effects of Processing on Protein Structure, Physicochemical Properties, and Function (Deadline: 3 April 2026)
- Novel Drying Technologies in Food Processing: Maximizing Food Quality and Safety Preservation (Deadline: 10 April 2026)
- Proteins and Peptides in Food: From Preparation to Properties and Applications (Deadline: 15 April 2026)
- Exploring Emerging and Sustainable Technologies for the Intensification of Processes and Preservation of Agrofood-Based Resources (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Polysaccharide-Based Hydrocolloids Utilized in the Development of Healthy Foods (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Recent Advancements in Food Processing Technologies for Enhancing Food Quality (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Future Prospects for Enzyme Technologies in the Food Industry (Deadline: 20 April 2026)
- Oils and Fats: Structure and Stability (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Encapsulation-Based Technologies for Bioactive Compounds in Foods (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Development of Green and Advanced Food Freezing/Anti-Freezing Technologies (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Valorization of Compounds from Natural Sources: Obtaining, Characterizing and Applicability in Food Processing (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Current Research on Gelation of Microparticles in Foods: Rheological, Structural and Functional Properties (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Advanced Technologies and Applications for Processing, Preservation, Quality Monitoring, and Computational Modeling of Agri-Food Products (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- New Insights in Food Proteins: Funciotnality, Digestibility and Processing Technologies (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Alternative Food Proteins and Derived Products: Addressing Nutrition, Health and Sustainability (Deadline: 5 May 2026)
- Rheology and 3D Printing for Future Foods (Deadline: 7 May 2026)
- Encapsulation and Delivery Systems in the Food Industry (Deadline: 10 May 2026)
- Effect of Cooking and Processing Methods on the Bioactivities and Nutrition of Food Products (Deadline: 10 May 2026)
- Application of Microencapsulation and Controlled Release in Foods (Deadline: 16 May 2026)
- Advances in the Development of Encapsulated Delivery Systems: Innovative Strategies for Delivering High-Value Compounds in Food Systems (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Micro- and Nanomaterials in Food Science: Preparation, Characterization, and Application (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Novel Food Processing Technologies for Functional Foods (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Digital Innovation in Food Technology (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Application of Extrusion Technology in Food Science (Deadline: 20 May 2026)
- Advancements in Non-Thermal Technology for the Extraction of Bioactive Compounds from Agro-Industrial By-Products and Implications for Food Preservation and Shelf Life Extension (Deadline: 25 May 2026)
- Advances in Dielectric Heating in Food Processing: Enhancing Safety, Quality, and Sustainability of Plant-Based Foods (Deadline: 25 May 2026)
- Non-Thermal Processing Technologies for Sustainable Food Processing (Deadline: 30 May 2026)
- The Behavior of Food Matrices During Dehydration Processes—Insights by Experiments and Modelling (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Advances in Post-Harvest Technologies and Comprehensive Evaluation of Quality in Fresh and Processed Fruits and Vegetables (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- Applications of Machine Learning in Enzyme Design (Deadline: 5 June 2026)
- Application of Drying Technologies for Improving Food Quality and Safety (Deadline: 10 June 2026)
- New Trends in Drying Technologies in Fresh-Cut Foods (Deadline: 10 June 2026)
- Emerging Non-Thermal and Innovative Physical Technologies in Food Processing: From Preservation to Valorization (Deadline: 15 June 2026)
- Agroindustrial and Forest Bioactives and Biocompounds: From Sourcing to Industrial Use in Food (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Modern Technologies for Extending Shelf-Life and Improving Quality of Moderately Processed Foods: Challenges and Innovations (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Innovative Processing Technologies and Their Impact on the Physicochemical and Sensory Properties of Fruits and Fruit By-Products (Deadline: 20 June 2026)
- Effects of Processing Operations on Physicochemical Properties, Quality Formation and Nutritional Function of Food Products (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Pickering Emulsions Stabilized by Biopolymer-Based Nanoparticles or Hybrid Particles for Food Applications (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- New Methodologies to Ensure the Safety and Quality of Agricultural Products and Food Ingredients (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Transforming the Food System: Technological Innovations in Biomass Utilization for Functional Food Production and Circular Economy (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Membranes for Innovative Bio-Food Processing (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Advancements in Processing and Value Addition of Underutilized Edible Plants: Extraction, Analysis, and Bioavailability of Phenolic Compounds (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Food Functional Ingredient Encapsulation and Delivery System (Microcapsules, Nanoemulsions, Colloidal Particles, Emulsions) (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Novel Processing Technologies for Improving Quality and Storage Stability of Food (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- The Influence of Processing on Shaping the Sensory and Health-Promoting Qualities of Dried, Baked, or Roasted Foods (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Applications of Rapid Non-Destructive Technology in Food Quality and Safety Detection (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Converting Food Waste into Value-Added Products (Second Edition) (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Applications of Ultrasound-Assisted Food Processing Technologies (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Exploring the Impact of Non-Thermal Processing on Structural and Functional Properties of Bioactives from Plant-Based Food (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Development and Exploration of Salt-Reduction Strategies in Processed Foods (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Recent Advances in Lipid Delivery Systems for Food Applications (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Effects of Thermal Processing Technologies in Food Physical and Rheological Properties: 2nd Edition (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Advances in Physicochemical Characterization, Sensory Evaluation and Technological Applications of Innovative Foods and Beverages (Deadline: 10 July 2026)
- Application of Traditional and Innovative Technologies for the Extraction of Biologically Active Compounds from Natural Food Resources (Deadline: 15 July 2026)
- Advances in Thermal and Non-Thermal Technologies for Foodborne Microbial Inactivation (Deadline: 17 July 2026)
- Structure and Function of Food Proteins, Peptides, and Amino Acids (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Novel Technologies in Food Processing (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Application of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Food Safety Analysis and Quality Control (Deadline: 28 July 2026)
- Biochemical, Physical and Mechanical Modifications of Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs and Cereals and Their Possible Use in Brewing (Deadline: 30 July 2026)
- Advances in Encapsulation Technology in Edible Films/Coatings for the Delivery of Food Bioactive Compounds (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence and Future Food Systems—Innovation and Sustainability (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Traditional and Emerging Food Drying Technologies (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advanced Technology Application in Food Quality and Safety and Intelligent Inspection Equipment (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Non-Thermal Technologies in Food Processing: Enhancing Efficiency, Safety and Sustainability (Deadline: 5 August 2026)
- Green Extraction Technologies for Bioactive Compounds in Foods (Deadline: 10 August 2026)
- The Comprehension of New Challenges in the Processing of Fruits and Vegetables (Deadline: 10 August 2026)
- Intelligent Modelling and Advanced Processing Technologies: Driving the Future of Food Engineering (Deadline: 15 August 2026)
- Nutrients and Flavor in Food Processing—Innovating for Healthier and Tastier Foods (Deadline: 18 August 2026)
- The Application and Recent Advances of Intelligent Machines for Improving the Quality of Agri-Food Products (Deadline: 20 August 2026)
- Micro and Nano-Encapsulation, Retention and Controlled Release of Healthy Substances for Food Applications (Deadline: 27 August 2026)
- Instrumental and Chemometric Methodologies to Assess Food Quality (Deadline: 29 August 2026)
- Effect of Different Drying Techniques on Food Structure and Properties (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- Advances in Electrochemical Sensors and Intelligent Systems for Food Quality and Waste Valorization (Deadline: 10 September 2026)
- Advanced and Intelligent Biomaterials for Precision Delivery of Food Bioactives: From Molecular Design to Fortification Efficacy (Deadline: 13 November 2026)
- Artificial Intelligence-Driven Research into Functional Proteins and Peptides (Deadline: 30 November 2026)