Tuesday, Dec 9th - Thursday, Dec 11th 2025

Journal Papers

Food Technology and Biotechnology

Food Technology and Biotechnology is a diamond open access, peer-reviewed international quarterly scientific journal published by the University of Zagreb Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, covering the topics: https://www.ftb.com.hr/about-ftb/general-information/aims-and-scope. It is an official journal of Croatian Society of Biotechnology and Slovenian Microbiological Society. Journal ranking: JCR Impact Factor 2.3, CiteScore 3.7, Scimago Journal Rank 0.450 (h-index 80, Q2 (Food Science, Chemical Engineering – miscellaneous/Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering) and Q3 Biotechnology). All selected manuscripts will undergo a peer review process, and will be published in a special issue or with the annotation stating that they were presented at the Congress. Manuscripts should be prepared according to the journal’s instructions, available at: https://www.ftb.com.hr/info-for-authors, and uploaded to the journal submission system, together with the cover letter, graphical abstract, and suggestion of reviewers. During upload, authors should select the type of submission and indicate that the manuscript was presented at the Congress by selecting “PBN 2025”. Submissions will be open from December 15th, 2025 to March 15th, 2026.

CROATIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY, BIOTECHNOLOGY, AND NUTRITION

The journal CROATIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY, BIOTECHNOLOGY, AND NUTRITION is published twice a year by the Croatian Society of Food Technologists, Biotechnologists and Nutritionists. It is indexed on EBSCO, FSTA, and other platforms. All papers published in the journal undergo a peer-review process. The Special Issue of the scientific-professional journal focuses on innovative and sustainable technologies in food processing and production. It highlights advancements in food processing, green chemistry, food waste reduction, functional foods, nutrition, and sustainable eating practices that contribute to a healthier and more sustainable food system. Manuscripts should be submitted to the e-mail of the Scientific Board Chair Nikolina Čukelj Mustač (nikolina.cukelj@pbf.unizg.hr; indicate “CJFTBN PBN2025” in the subject line) in their final form. More details and instructions for authors can be found at https://hrcak.srce.hr/en/hcptbn. Submissions will be open from December 15th, 2025 to March 15th, 2026.

Papers are sent for review to independent reviewers based on the recommendations of guest editors and are accepted upon receiving two positive reviews. The editorial board reserves the right to reject papers without review if they are considered unsuitable for the journal.

Topics:

  • Nutrition through life cycle and prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases
  • Consumer trends and motivation associated with food choices
  • Functional food components and nutraceuticals
  • Reducing food waste
  • Advances in probiotics, prebiotics and gut microbiome research
  • Understanding and addressing specific dietary needs
  • Local gastronomy and the influence on global food trends
  • The impact of nutrition education on addressing global health challenges

Topics:

  • Food and feed challenges amidst climate changes
  • Alternative protein-sources and bio-based feedstock
  • Quality assurance methods and standards in food and water systems
  • Mitigating contaminants and adulterants in foods
  • Water quality and safety
  • Microbiological safety and mycotoxin control
  • Stability and shelf life optimization
  • Microplastics in food and water
  • Regulatory frameworks for ensuring food and water safety

Topics:

  • Sustainable food processing and nutrition
  • Smart packaging solutions in food technology
  • Fermentation technologies for tailored probiotics and functional food and beverages
  • Food waste valorization
  • Industrial and environmental applications of biotechnology
  • Feed technology – current developments and trends
  • AI, modeling and optimization in food technology, biotechnology and nutrition
  • Digitalization in Food Technology, Biotechnology and Nutrition
  • Flavour chemistry and sensory science
  • Advances in extraction and analytical techniques
  • Food matrix and ingredient interactions
  • Green chemistry