Special Issue on Food and Drink

Food and Drink refer to the essential substances we consume to sustain life, provide energy, and support growth and well-being. They encompass a wide variety of items, from staple foods like grains, fruits, and vegetables to beverages such as water, juice, tea, and coffee. Across cultures, food and drink not only fulfill nutritional needs but also play important roles in social, cultural, and religious practices. The diversity of global cuisines reflects local traditions, available ingredients, and culinary creativity, making food and drink a central part of human experience and identity.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Food and Drink. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Beer
• Cider
• Coffee
• Hot chocolate
• Milk
• Tea
• Wine
• Bottled and packaged waters
• Alcoholic drinks
• Hot drinks
• Juice and plant drinks
• Soft drinks
• Sports drinks and energy drinks
• Beverage consumption and beverage industry
• Beverage manufacturing, quality control and preservation
• Safety of beverages
• Sugar-sweetened beverages and human health

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Food and Drink” should be selected during your submission.

Special Issue Timetable:

Guest Editor:

Dr. Shiwei Xu

The Kraft Heinz Company/University of Delaware, USA

For further questions or inquiries, please contact Editorial Assistant at

[email protected].