Sustainable Food Technology
@susfoodtech.rsc.org
A gold open-access journal dedicated to publishing innovative strategies for producing safe, high-quality food in environmentally sustainable ways.
Published by @rsc.org
🌐 Website: rsc.li/sustainablefoodtechnology
Published by @rsc.org
🌐 Website: rsc.li/sustainablefoodtechnology
Hung Minh Nguyen and co-workers review advanced engineering strategies to overcome the moisture sensitivity of polysaccharide-based biopolymers for sustainable food packaging – AI-driven polymer design, manufacturing and regulatory considerations.
Read more at doi.org/10.1039/d6fb... open access!
Read more at doi.org/10.1039/d6fb... open access!
October 6, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Hung Minh Nguyen and co-workers review advanced engineering strategies to overcome the moisture sensitivity of polysaccharide-based biopolymers for sustainable food packaging – AI-driven polymer design, manufacturing and regulatory considerations.
Read more at doi.org/10.1039/d6fb... open access!
Read more at doi.org/10.1039/d6fb... open access!
We're pleased to share that Associate Editor Prof. Rekha Singhal recently participated in the India Sustainability Forum's panel discussion, "Accelerating sustainable innovation, connecting research with industry for impact". Find out more about this event here: www.rsc.org/events/f...
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September 15, 2026 at 12:15 PM
We're pleased to share that Associate Editor Prof. Rekha Singhal recently participated in the India Sustainability Forum's panel discussion, "Accelerating sustainable innovation, connecting research with industry for impact". Find out more about this event here: www.rsc.org/events/f...
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Exploring the potential of Jamun (Syzygium cumini) as a functional beverage ingredient, this study by Rabia Naz and co-workers at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad characterises the properties and evaluates the sensory quality of a low-caloric squash.
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Exploring the potential of Jamun (Syzygium cumini) as a functional beverage ingredient, this study by Rabia Naz and co-workers at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad characterises the properties and evaluates the sensory quality of a low-caloric squash.
doi.org/10.1039/d6fb...
August 28, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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Exploring the potential of Jamun (Syzygium cumini) as a functional beverage ingredient, this study by Rabia Naz and co-workers at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad characterises the properties and evaluates the sensory quality of a low-caloric squash.
doi.org/10.1039/d6fb...
Exploring the potential of Jamun (Syzygium cumini) as a functional beverage ingredient, this study by Rabia Naz and co-workers at University of Agriculture, Faisalabad characterises the properties and evaluates the sensory quality of a low-caloric squash.
doi.org/10.1039/d6fb...
A single green extraction, multiple sustainable solutions. Antioxidants recovered from black carrot pomace used to fortify foods, synthesise silver nanoparticles, and develop biodegradable active packaging for a circular bioeconomy. A study by Mustafa Bener and Reşat Apak at İstanbul üniversitesi
August 26, 2026 at 10:45 AM
A single green extraction, multiple sustainable solutions. Antioxidants recovered from black carrot pomace used to fortify foods, synthesise silver nanoparticles, and develop biodegradable active packaging for a circular bioeconomy. A study by Mustafa Bener and Reşat Apak at İstanbul üniversitesi
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Feed from decaffeinated spent coffee grounds enhances the quality of edible mealworms (Tenebrio molitor). Matthew Lui and co-workers at Hong Kong Baptist University present a smart and sustainable approach to recycling food residues through circular insect farming👇
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Feed from decaffeinated spent coffee grounds enhances the quality of edible mealworms (Tenebrio molitor). Matthew Lui and co-workers at Hong Kong Baptist University present a smart and sustainable approach to recycling food residues through circular insect farming👇
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August 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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Feed from decaffeinated spent coffee grounds enhances the quality of edible mealworms (Tenebrio molitor). Matthew Lui and co-workers at Hong Kong Baptist University present a smart and sustainable approach to recycling food residues through circular insect farming👇
doi.org/10.1039/d6fb...
Feed from decaffeinated spent coffee grounds enhances the quality of edible mealworms (Tenebrio molitor). Matthew Lui and co-workers at Hong Kong Baptist University present a smart and sustainable approach to recycling food residues through circular insect farming👇
doi.org/10.1039/d6fb...
Fewer markers, clearer varietal answers. The study by Marta Prado Rodríguez and co-workers at @usc.gal shows how a minimal SNP panel using real-time PCR can support olive cultivar authentication and traceability in olive-derived foods.
Read more below, open access.
doi.org/10.1039/d6fb...
Read more below, open access.
doi.org/10.1039/d6fb...
August 21, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Fewer markers, clearer varietal answers. The study by Marta Prado Rodríguez and co-workers at @usc.gal shows how a minimal SNP panel using real-time PCR can support olive cultivar authentication and traceability in olive-derived foods.
Read more below, open access.
doi.org/10.1039/d6fb...
Read more below, open access.
doi.org/10.1039/d6fb...
Can nanotechnology revolutionize probiotics? Read this study by Neethu Hari and co-workers at University of Kerala, which presents an inulin-functionalized synbiotic nanosystem, offering a promising strategy for advanced functional foods and nutraceutical delivery 💊
doi.org/10.1039/d5fb...
doi.org/10.1039/d5fb...
August 20, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Can nanotechnology revolutionize probiotics? Read this study by Neethu Hari and co-workers at University of Kerala, which presents an inulin-functionalized synbiotic nanosystem, offering a promising strategy for advanced functional foods and nutraceutical delivery 💊
doi.org/10.1039/d5fb...
doi.org/10.1039/d5fb...
We're pleased to welcome Prof. Tian Ding of Zhejiang University, China to our Editorial Board as an Associate Editor! His research focuses on food safety, nonthermal processing and microbial risk assessment. Find out more about Prof. Ding at our blog:
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August 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
We're pleased to welcome Prof. Tian Ding of Zhejiang University, China to our Editorial Board as an Associate Editor! His research focuses on food safety, nonthermal processing and microbial risk assessment. Find out more about Prof. Ding at our blog:
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There is less than one month left to submit your poster abstract for this year's Chemical Science symposium!
Abstract submission closes on 20th August - we hope to see you in October for two days of talks and discussions on digital chemistry!
Further information here: rsc.li/chemscisymp2026
Abstract submission closes on 20th August - we hope to see you in October for two days of talks and discussions on digital chemistry!
Further information here: rsc.li/chemscisymp2026
July 24, 2026 at 10:17 AM
There is less than one month left to submit your poster abstract for this year's Chemical Science symposium!
Abstract submission closes on 20th August - we hope to see you in October for two days of talks and discussions on digital chemistry!
Further information here: rsc.li/chemscisymp2026
Abstract submission closes on 20th August - we hope to see you in October for two days of talks and discussions on digital chemistry!
Further information here: rsc.li/chemscisymp2026
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July 22, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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We're delighted to announce that Prof. Fereidoon Shahidi has joined our Advisory Board. Prof. Shahidi is a University Research Professor and Distinguished Scholar in the Department of Human Biosciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Visit his home page for more: www.mun.ca/human-biosci...
July 17, 2026 at 9:24 AM
We're delighted to announce that Prof. Fereidoon Shahidi has joined our Advisory Board. Prof. Shahidi is a University Research Professor and Distinguished Scholar in the Department of Human Biosciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Visit his home page for more: www.mun.ca/human-biosci...
Nominations are now open for the GCHERA World Agriculture Prize! We encourage our readers to consider nominating academics/faculty members whose lifetime achievements working in the disciplines relating to the agricultural and life sciences deserve to be recognised.
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2026 NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN GCHERA World Agriculture Prize The GCHERA World Agriculture Prize is an international award established by the Global Confederation of Higher Education Associations for t...
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June 17, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Nominations are now open for the GCHERA World Agriculture Prize! We encourage our readers to consider nominating academics/faculty members whose lifetime achievements working in the disciplines relating to the agricultural and life sciences deserve to be recognised.
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Congratulations to Luke Browning and colleagues—winners of Sustainable Food Technology’s Outstanding Early Career Research Award for plant protein-based microcapsules! -
📖 Read the paper here: doi.org/10.1039/D4FB...
Read more about the winners and their work on our blog: blogs.rsc.org/fb/oecra-25/
📖 Read the paper here: doi.org/10.1039/D4FB...
Read more about the winners and their work on our blog: blogs.rsc.org/fb/oecra-25/
June 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Congratulations to Luke Browning and colleagues—winners of Sustainable Food Technology’s Outstanding Early Career Research Award for plant protein-based microcapsules! -
📖 Read the paper here: doi.org/10.1039/D4FB...
Read more about the winners and their work on our blog: blogs.rsc.org/fb/oecra-25/
📖 Read the paper here: doi.org/10.1039/D4FB...
Read more about the winners and their work on our blog: blogs.rsc.org/fb/oecra-25/
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Thanks to the organisers, hosts and participants of the World Packaging Conference 2026 for such a friendly and insightful meeting! I look forward to my next one. @iaprisg.bsky.social
June 12, 2026 at 2:55 AM
Thanks to the organisers, hosts and participants of the World Packaging Conference 2026 for such a friendly and insightful meeting! I look forward to my next one. @iaprisg.bsky.social
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Pleased to be here at the @iaprisg.bsky.social World Packaging Conference for @susfoodtech.rsc.org! Some great conversations already, looking forward to meeting more researchers and learning from the presentations!
June 9, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Pleased to be here at the @iaprisg.bsky.social World Packaging Conference for @susfoodtech.rsc.org! Some great conversations already, looking forward to meeting more researchers and learning from the presentations!
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Looking forward to my first trip to China tomorrow, representing @susfoodtech.rsc.org. I'll be meeting a number of food sustainability experts, before the IAPRI World Packaging conference next week!
June 1, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Looking forward to my first trip to China tomorrow, representing @susfoodtech.rsc.org. I'll be meeting a number of food sustainability experts, before the IAPRI World Packaging conference next week!
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📣 Call for papers 📣
We are delighted to announce a new themed collection on food nanotechnology, guest edited by Adriano Brandelli, Mustafa Akbulut and Miguel Cerqueira 🤩
Submissions are open until the 28th July 2026! Find out more below and submit your work now 👇
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We are delighted to announce a new themed collection on food nanotechnology, guest edited by Adriano Brandelli, Mustafa Akbulut and Miguel Cerqueira 🤩
Submissions are open until the 28th July 2026! Find out more below and submit your work now 👇
🔗 www.rsc.org/publishing/j...
March 11, 2026 at 2:26 PM
📣 Call for papers 📣
We are delighted to announce a new themed collection on food nanotechnology, guest edited by Adriano Brandelli, Mustafa Akbulut and Miguel Cerqueira 🤩
Submissions are open until the 28th July 2026! Find out more below and submit your work now 👇
🔗 www.rsc.org/publishing/j...
We are delighted to announce a new themed collection on food nanotechnology, guest edited by Adriano Brandelli, Mustafa Akbulut and Miguel Cerqueira 🤩
Submissions are open until the 28th July 2026! Find out more below and submit your work now 👇
🔗 www.rsc.org/publishing/j...
For International Women’s Day 2026, we are delighted to highlight some of the excellent women researchers publishing impactful work in sustainable food technology:
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Please contact us if you have recent publications to add. Work from 2026 will be highlighted next year
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Please contact us if you have recent publications to add. Work from 2026 will be highlighted next year
March 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM
For International Women’s Day 2026, we are delighted to highlight some of the excellent women researchers publishing impactful work in sustainable food technology:
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Please contact us if you have recent publications to add. Work from 2026 will be highlighted next year
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Please contact us if you have recent publications to add. Work from 2026 will be highlighted next year
Wishing you all a wonderful beginning to the Year of the Horse! 🐎 🎆
To celebrate, we have selected some top articles in our Food journals by authors based in countries celebrating Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year for you to be inspired by 📖
Read now for free 👇
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To celebrate, we have selected some top articles in our Food journals by authors based in countries celebrating Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year for you to be inspired by 📖
Read now for free 👇
🔗 pubs.rsc.org/en/Journals/...
February 17, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Wishing you all a wonderful beginning to the Year of the Horse! 🐎 🎆
To celebrate, we have selected some top articles in our Food journals by authors based in countries celebrating Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year for you to be inspired by 📖
Read now for free 👇
🔗 pubs.rsc.org/en/Journals/...
To celebrate, we have selected some top articles in our Food journals by authors based in countries celebrating Lunar New Year and Chinese New Year for you to be inspired by 📖
Read now for free 👇
🔗 pubs.rsc.org/en/Journals/...
Our January 2026 newsletter is now online! Find out about our latest news and a review of 2025 here: blogs.rsc.org/fb/susfoodte... Get our newsletters direclty to your inbox by subscribing: www.rsc.org/publishing/j...
February 10, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Our January 2026 newsletter is now online! Find out about our latest news and a review of 2025 here: blogs.rsc.org/fb/susfoodte... Get our newsletters direclty to your inbox by subscribing: www.rsc.org/publishing/j...
Our final #SustainableFoodTechnology newsletter of the year is now live on the blog!
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Late 2025 Newsletter – Sustainable Food Technology Blog
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December 8, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Our final #SustainableFoodTechnology newsletter of the year is now live on the blog!
Catch up on our new impact factor, award winners, research highlights, community events, and more
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Professor Kenneth Lo (City University of Hong Kong) joins as the new External Organiser for #RSCPoster 2026!
His leadership will spark global collaboration, scientific discovery, and impactful conversations across the research community.
Stay tuned for updates — #ChemSky
His leadership will spark global collaboration, scientific discovery, and impactful conversations across the research community.
Stay tuned for updates — #ChemSky
December 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Professor Kenneth Lo (City University of Hong Kong) joins as the new External Organiser for #RSCPoster 2026!
His leadership will spark global collaboration, scientific discovery, and impactful conversations across the research community.
Stay tuned for updates — #ChemSky
His leadership will spark global collaboration, scientific discovery, and impactful conversations across the research community.
Stay tuned for updates — #ChemSky
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In honour of the 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry, we’ve curated a collection of impactful articles from across RSC journals on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) 🏆 Free to read until the end of November 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/jour...
October 8, 2025 at 2:14 PM
In honour of the 2025 #NobelPrize in Chemistry, we’ve curated a collection of impactful articles from across RSC journals on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) 🏆 Free to read until the end of November 👉 pubs.rsc.org/en/jour...
Liew-Phing Pui & her research team have won our 2024 Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award for their work: "Development of carboxymethyl cellulose–chitosan based antibacterial films incorporating a Persicaria minor Huds. essential oil nanoemulsion"!
Read the full paper doi.org/10.1039/D3FB...
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September 18, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Liew-Phing Pui & her research team have won our 2024 Outstanding Early Career Researcher Award for their work: "Development of carboxymethyl cellulose–chitosan based antibacterial films incorporating a Persicaria minor Huds. essential oil nanoemulsion"!
Read the full paper doi.org/10.1039/D3FB...
Read the full paper doi.org/10.1039/D3FB...