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Special Issues

Foods publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.

The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

Open for Submission

Valorization of Agrifood Waste and Byproducts in the Development of New Added-Value Applications

Guest Editors: Sílvia Petronilho, Isabel Ferreira
7 articles | Viewed by 14,224

Deadline: 31 December 2026

Open for Submission

Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria: Functional and Safety Characterization and Employment in the Production of Probiotic (Fermented) Foods and Beverages

Guest Editors: Vincenzina Fusco, Daniele Chieffi
3 articles | Viewed by 5,466

Deadline: 30 September 2026

Open for Submission

Assessment and Control of Food Safety Risks

Guest Editors: Božidar Udovički, Nikola Tomic, Nada Smigic
Viewed by 29

Deadline: 20 September 2026

Open for Submission

Integrating Risk Assessment, Microbiological Surveillance, and Bioinformatics to Combat Foodborne Pathogens

Guest Editors: Eduardo César Tondo, Patrícia Da Silva Malheiros
Viewed by 184

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Effect of the Application of Novel Processes to Food Proteins on Structure, Physicochemical Properties and Modifications

Guest Editors: Shuzhen Cheng, Chao Wu, Jianyu Zhu
3 articles | Viewed by 2,832

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Bioactive Food Components in Metabolic Health and Disease Prevention: From Functional Insights to Therapeutic Potential

Guest Editors: Padraig Strappe, Zhongkai Zhou
Viewed by 12

Deadline: 31 August 2026

Open for Submission

Intelligent Modelling and Advanced Processing Technologies: Driving the Future of Food Engineering

Guest Editors: Kai Knoerzer, Jordan Pennells
Viewed by 109

Deadline: 15 August 2026

Open for Submission

Advances in the Properties, Functions, and Novel Applications of Food Hydrocolloids

Guest Editors: Qiufang Liang, Xiaofeng Ren
Viewed by 23

Deadline: 15 August 2026

Open for Submission

Advanced Analytical and Biotechnological Approaches for Food Quality and Safety Improvement

Guest Editors: Shan Liang, Lei Cheng
Viewed by 52

Deadline: 14 August 2026

Open for Submission

Application of NIR and Other Non-Destructive Technologies in Food Analysis

Guest Editor: Xin Zhou
Viewed by 33

Deadline: 10 August 2026

Open for Submission

Winemaking: Innovative Technology and Sensory Analysis

Guest Editor: Dianhui Wu
4 articles | Viewed by 5,032

Deadline: 31 July 2026

Open for Submission

The Biological and Functional Properties of Polypeptides and Polysaccharides Isolated from Food Sources

Guest Editor: Haizhao Song
Viewed by 184

Deadline: 21 July 2026

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