Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems explores the intersection of food systems, science and practice of sustainability including its environmental, economic and social justice dimensions.
The following Research Topics are led by experts in their field and contribute to the scientific understanding of sustainable food systems. These Research topics are published in the peer-reviewed journal Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, as open access articles.
Frontiers' Research Topics are peer-reviewed article collections around cutting-edge research themes.
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This Research Topic explores pioneering advancements that integrate soil, water, and crop management within an agroecological context to amplify ecosystem services.
This Research Topic explores ways to strengthen water governance in global policy, evaluating institutional options, integration across climate, food, and biodiversity agendas, and mechanisms for continuous international dialogue and action on water.
This Research Topic explores the sustainability of the olive oil industry by investigating bioactive compounds in olive matrices and by-products, refine processes for their recovery, and foster environmentally sustainable waste disposal methods.
This Research Topic explores sustainable food processing through the food-energy-water nexus, focusing on waste minimization, renewable energy, LCA, and resource optimization to advance SDGs and improve food system sustainability.
This Research Topic examines how right-wing political ideologies and social movements are shaping food and agriculture systems, which sectors and institutions benefit from this, and what consequences emerge for sustainability, democracy, and justice.
This Research Topic explores sustainable food systems, focusing on reducing waste, improving production, and understanding consumer acceptance of new food types. It aims to support fairer, eco-friendly practices that balance health, resources, and profit.
This Research Topic presents current theory, science, and practice in developing robust sustainability measurement and monitoring frameworks aligned with the 17 UN SDGs.
This Research Topic examines innovative strategies, integrated methodologies, and adaptive governance practices that merge sustainability and resilience within future agri-food systems.
This Research Topic explores food systems transitions, with a focus on uncovering approaches to land and food system management that harmonize productivity with environmental and social justice, ecosystem health, and widespread access to nutritious food.
This Research Topic investigates how different environmental conditions, alongside conventional and organic farming practices, impact the composition, safety, quality, and authenticity of agri-food products.
This Research Topic explores the optimal conditions, technological advancements, and management strategies that enhance the efficacy of deficit irrigation (DI), with a particular focus on maximizing water productivity while minimizing yield penalties.
This Research Topic explores the promise of digital agricultural technologies by examining their role across the agricultural value chain from production and processing to distribution and consumption.
This Research Topic explores innovative and sustainable solutions in agriculture and renewable energy, addressing environmental, economic, and social challenges.
This Research Topic highlights circular practices in integrated agrifood systems, exploring how waste reuse, mixed farming, and nutrient efficiency boost productivity while reducing environmental impact, aiming for scalable, sustainable agriculture.
This Research Topic highlights circular practices in integrated agrifood systems, exploring how waste reuse, mixed farming, and nutrient efficiency boost productivity while reducing environmental impact, aiming for scalable, sustainable agriculture.
This Research Topic explores agroecological solutions for sustainable water management in agriculture in the face of the effects of climate change, particularly drought, rising temperatures, and irregular rainfall.
This Research Topic addresses key challenges in agriculture by collecting innovative approaches that integrate advances in technology, agricultural sciences, and ecological research.
This Research Topic highlights emerging research and innovative methodologies at the intersection of agroecology and ecosystem services to support sustainable food system development.
This Research Topic explores how sustainable diets, food systems governance, and post-harvest innovations can reduce malnutrition and food loss. It highlights the role of tech, women in processing, and inclusive solutions to build resilient food systems.
This Research Topic explores wild edible plants as tools for nutrition, food security, and sustainability, focusing on their role in traditional diets and potential to address health and environmental challenges.
This Research Topic explores global food systems for environmental sustainability and nutritional security through actionable, interdisciplinary strategies.
This Research Topic explores how multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) methods can support agri-food supply chains in enhancing resilience and sustainability amid climate, trade, and resource challenges, especially for small and medium enterprises.
This Research Topic explores the interaction and influence between socioeconomic and ecological environments related to land use change in developing countries.