Sustainable Food Processing and Food Packaging Technologies
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Food".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 8 May 2025 | Viewed by 97
Special Issue Editors
Interests: advanced food processing; food packaging; shelf life
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, titled “Sustainable Food Processing and Food Packaging Technologies”, focuses on reviews, regular research papers, communications, and short notes regarding all aspects of sustainable and relevant techniques used in food processing or food packaging. Sustainable food production embodies practices that maintain an ecological balance, support biodiversity, and mitigate environmental impacts. Sustainability in food processing focuses on reducing waste and energy consumption while maintaining product safety and quality, whereas sustainable food packaging focuses on minimizing various environmental impacts throughout its lifecycle through the utilization of biodegradable materials and plant-based alternatives, reducing materials and maximizing recyclability. Moreover, practices such as lifecycle assessments and energy-efficient manufacturing further enhance sustainability. By prioritizing eco-friendly materials and efficient design, sustainable food processing and packaging aim to reduce waste and promote environmental stewardship in the food industry. Papers on the following topics or similar ones are welcome to be submitted to this Issue:
- Sustainable minimal/non-thermal processing;
- Sustainable techniques used in food production/manufacturing;
- Food industrial waste valorization;
- Development of sustainable packaging materials;
- Life cycle analysis;
- Sustainability evaluation in food manufacturing and supply chain.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Hongchao Zhang
Dr. Ashutos Parhi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- recycling
- food processing
- degradable packaging
- waste valorization
- life cycle analysis
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