Journals in Postharvest storage
Journals in Postharvest storage
Food Packaging and Shelf Life
Food packaging plays a critical role in protecting and preserving food throughout the supply chain. Without appropriate packaging, both fresh and processed foods are vulnerable to deterioration caused by physical, chemical, and biological contaminants. Recent advances in novel packaging technologies—such as modified-atmosphere packaging and active packaging—have significantly improved the shelf life, safety, and quality of food products, thereby enhancing consumer convenience.Packagin... is closely intertwined with the concept of shelf life, which refers to the period during which a perishable packaged product remains safe to consume while maintaining acceptable sensory attributes such as taste, aroma, texture, and appearance. This relationship extends across fresh foods, processed foods, and nutraceuticals.At the same time, growing environmental concerns associated with packaging materials have intensified global efforts toward sustainable packaging practices. This has driven substantial momentum in the development and adoption of eco-friendly solutions that enhance recyclability, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and minimize ecological impact—without compromising protective performance.Food Packaging and Shelf Life serves the needs of packaging scientists, material scientists, food chemists, and microbiologists working in the fields of food packaging and shelf-life evaluation. The journal primarily publishes original research papers, review articles, and short communications in the following areas:1. Material Development in Food PackagingRecent advancements in materials science continue to drive innovation in food-packaging technologies, with heightened focus on sustainability, food safety, and enhanced functional performance. Research contributions are invited in the following areas:Polymer, glass, metal, and paper-based packaging systems, including novel formulations and performance optimization.Nano-en... packaging technologies designed to improve barrier performance, mechanical strength.Biodegradab... packaging materials, preference given to studies employing extrusion-based film fabrication or at least produced with plate compression method. Films produced with simple casting method will not be considered for review. Active and intelligent packaging systems, including sensors, indicators, and controlled-release components including antimicrobial agents.Migration studies and food–package interaction analyses, with emphasis on comprehensive food-safety evaluations.Physicoc... characterization of emerging packaging materials, including structural, thermal, mechanical, and barrier property analyses.Food-packag... performance testing and sensory evaluation, focusing on consumer perception and product–package compatibility.Recycl... technologies, circular-economy strategies, and sustainability assessments related to packaging materials and systems.2. Food Packaging Technologies and ApplicationsModern food packaging technologies are designed to preserve product integrity, ensure safety, and enhance user convenience. Innovations have enabled packaging systems to respond dynamically to food preservation needs, supply chain conditions, and consumer expectations. Advances in the following key areas are covered:Design and engineering of food packaging machineryVacuum, aseptic, and sterile packaging systemsModified atmosphere packaging (MAP) to control internal gas environmentsEnsuring microbial stability during storage, handling, and transportationMainta... sensory quality, food quality and consumer appeal throughout shelf life3. Shelf Life and Food SafetyShelf life remains a central concern in food packaging, closely linked to product safety, quality, and consumer satisfaction. Understanding and extending shelf life involves evaluating a range of biological, chemical, and physical factors. Advances in the following key areas are covered:Chemical, physical, and microbial determinants of shelf lifeShelf life modeling/Prediction in packaged foodsSensory changes during storage and their implications for qualityFood-package interaction dynamics – material migration, scavenging and absorption/adsorptio... phenomenaMicrobial stability during distribution and storage conditionsSustainabl... packaging design that maintains shelf life while reducing environmental impactPapers focusing exclusively on food product development, functional foods, food chemistry, post-harvest technology, food microbiology, dairy processing will not be covered by this journal*Please note that manuscripts previously rejected by the journal are not eligible for resubmission and will be subject to automatic desk rejection- ISSN: 2214-2894
Journal of Stored Products Research
The Journal of Stored Products Research provides an international medium for the publication of both reviews and original results from laboratory and field research on all aspects of the preservation and safety of stored products along the supply chain starting from production to the consumer. The scope covers both durable commodities, and fresh fruits, vegetables, and freshly manufactured foodstuffs. Durable commodities are characterized by having relatively low moisture content and include raw and semi-processed foods such as grains, dried fruits, and animal feed, and other stored products such as timber, rubber, resins, clothing, and museum artefacts that are generally suitable for long-term storage. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and freshly manufactured foodstuffs (eg. bakery, sausages), are characterized by having high moisture contents but are stored over short to medium-term storage.Manuscripts are welcomed on: the biology, ecology, physiology, behaviour, taxonomy, and genetics of vertebrates (eg. rodents and birds) and invertebrate pests (eg. insects, mites) and microbial spoilage agents (eg. fungi, mold, yeast, and bacteria)environment... factors influencing the life cycles of the above-listed storage pests and spoilage agentsthe physical, chemical, and biological control of pests and spoilage agents, including the use of biologically producing compounds as preservatives with broad-spectrum antimicrobial activitiessubmission of manuscripts containing research on plant materials/botanicals are encouraged only if significant applied aspects are undertaken demonstrating their detailed chemical composition and long-term efficacy in the laboratory, supported by field application and the use of suitable controls: both negative/blank and positive (i.e., a compound of known activity)development of biochemical or behavioural resistance in pests to control measures and their managementstorage biotechnology, integrated pest management, and decision support systemsthe effects of physical, chemical, and environmental control procedures on the physical and chemical nature, besides quality parameters of the stored commoditiesthe assessment, prevention, and control of physical losses and preservation of quality of commodities during storage, and waste managementregulatory... technological, and socio-economic subjects relevant to stored productsNovel approaches in postharvest food engineering and manufacturing technologies, (eg. AI tools, chemical sensors, gas detectors) in processing, packaging, and design and modifications of storage structuresThe Journal of Stored Products Research reflects the worldwide interest in finding researched-based solutions for problems arising from the process of storage directly affecting the quality of stored products and their relevance to food security and safety, commodity protection, and their market access and trade.- ISSN: 0022-474X
