Aims & Scope

Food Innovation, Function and Sustainability (FIFS) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing knowledge and innovation across food science, technology, functionality and sustainability.

The journal provides a platform for high-quality original research, reviews and scholarly contributions that improve understanding of food composition, processing, functionality, quality, safety, health-related properties and sustainable food systems.

FIFS welcomes research in areas including, but not limited to:

• Food chemistry and biochemistry
• Food processing and emerging technologies
• Functional foods and nutraceuticals
• Bioactive compounds and phytochemicals
• Food quality, safety and preservation
• Food microbiology and biotechnology
• Food analysis and advanced analytical approaches
• Nutrition and health-related aspects of foods
• Food structure, formulation and product development
• Sustainable food production and processing
• Food waste and by-product valorisation
• Circular economy approaches in food systems
• Sustainable packaging and shelf-life technologies
• Alternative proteins and novel food ingredients
• Plant-based foods and ingredients
• Food authenticity, traceability and quality assessment
• Digital technologies, artificial intelligence and data-driven approaches in food science
• Innovations addressing current and emerging challenges across the food supply chain

The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that connects fundamental food science with technological innovation, human health, environmental sustainability and practical applications. Particular consideration is given to scientifically rigorous studies that demonstrate originality, methodological quality and clear relevance to contemporary and future challenges in food systems.

FIFS aims to facilitate the international exchange of scientific knowledge among researchers, academics, industry professionals and other stakeholders working toward innovative, functional, safe and sustainable food systems.