Food Science and Engineering for Sustainability

Abstract

Global food demand is projected to rise by 5998% by 2050, raising concerns about a potential food crisis. To address this challenge, sustainable food systemsdefined by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization as environmentally friendly, socially beneficial, and economically viablehave gained significant attention. Achieving sustainability requires innovation across all stages of the food industry, from production to consumption.This Special Issue aims to highlight challenges and opportunities in developing sustainable food systems, showcase state-of-the-art food processing techniques, and present recent discoveries in fundamental food science that enhance sustainability. It will provide a comprehensive overview of initiatives and advances in sustainable food science and engineering, mainl