China’s
food and agriculture tech industry,
in focus.

Food safety and hygiene challenges

16.8% of this theme group

Researchers highlight gaps in safety standards, hygiene practices, and regulatory enforcement across the food supply chain.

Food safety (742) · Environmental health (169) · Food hygiene (65) · Hygiene (133)

Food Safety Regulations and Consumer Confidence

Exploring the Role of Food Safety Practices in Enhancing Sustainability within the Food Industry: A Comprehensive Analysis of Challenges, Op

Food waste and sustainability issues

16.1% of this theme group

Studies examine excessive waste, inefficient consumption patterns, and obstacles to creating circular food systems.

Food waste (176) · Consumption (206) · Sustainability (250) · Food systems (250)

Progress towards Sustainable Utilisation and Management of Food Wastes in the Global Economy

Transforming food supply chains for sustainability

Food security under climate pressure

15.4% of this theme group

Analyses focus on how climate change threatens availability, access, and resilience of global food systems.

Food security (803) · Food systems (338) · Food insecurity (145) · Agriculture (365)

Food Security and Climate Change: Differences in Impacts and Adaptation Strategies for Rural Communities in the Global South and North

Food Production, Availability, Agricultural Systems, and Food Security: A Detailed Review

Agricultural productivity and food security

15.4% of this theme group

Works discuss declining yields, resource constraints, and the need for more reliable production methods.

Agriculture (583) · Production (354) · Agricultural productivity (106) · Food security (281)

Agricultural Production

STATUS AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE FARMS IN THE CONTEXT OF GLOBAL TRENDS

Processing and product quality concerns

15.2% of this theme group

Papers address limitations in processing technologies, product consistency, and impacts on overall food chain sustainability.

Food processing (441) · Food industry (188) · Food products (118) · Food science (115)

Advancing the Role of Food Processing for Improved Integration in Sustainable Food Chains

Emerging techniques for the processing of food to ensure higher food safety with enhanced food quality: a review

Mycotoxin and contaminant risks

12.6% of this theme group

Research outlines health hazards from aflatoxins, mycotoxins, and emerging contaminants in food commodities.

Mycotoxin (127) · Aflatoxin (66) · Food safety (363) · Risk assessment (92)

Aflatoxins: A Global Concern for Food Safety, Human Health and Their Management

Food Contamination with Micro-plastics: Occurrences, Bioavailability,Human Vulnerability, and Prevention

Antibiotic resistance in food animals

8.6% of this theme group

Investigations reveal rising bacterial resistance linked to veterinary antibiotic use and its food‑borne transmission.

Antibiotic resistance (105) · Salmonella (105) · Listeria monocytogenes (53) · Antimicrobial (65)

Antibiotic Use in Livestock and Residues in Food—A Public Health Threat: A Review

A Review of Current Bacterial Resistance to Antibiotics in Food Animals

Safety of novel processing technologies

20.7% of this theme group

Authors urge careful assessment of new packaging and processing methods to protect consumer health.

Food safety (242) · Food processing (124) · Food industry (61) · Food products (67)

Food packaging and nanotechnology: safeguarding consumer health and safety

Perspectives on Novel Technologies of Processing and Monitoring the Safety and Quality of Prepared Food Products

Pesticide and toxin risk assessment

18.1% of this theme group

Studies call for stronger evaluation frameworks to manage pesticide residues and aflatoxin exposure.

Risk assessment (125) · Hazard quotient (64) · Pesticide (84) · Aflatoxin (67)

Aflatoxins in food: Prevalence, health effects, and emerging trends in its mitigation—An updated review

Concentrations of DDT metabolites in different food items and public health risk in Africa regions: systematic review and metal analysis

Sustainability trade‑offs in agriculture

14.4% of this theme group

Research warns that some high‑tech solutions may undermine long‑term ecological balance.

Production (173) · Agriculture (192) · Sustainability (136) · Sustainable agriculture (46)

Transition towards sustainability in agriculture and food systems: Role of information and communication technologies

Modern Agricultural Technologies for Sustainable Food Production: A Comprehensive Review of Technological Innovations and Their Impact on Gl

Pathogen control and hygiene gaps

14.2% of this theme group

Works highlight persistent Salmonella, Listeria, and hygiene shortcomings in production environments.

Salmonella (116) · Listeria monocytogenes (85) · Antibiotic resistance (57) · Hygiene (56)

<em> Salmonella </em> spp. and antimicrobial residues in eggs from caged and cage-free systems in Colombia: labeling, production

Microbiological hazards and compliance of ready-to-eat foods at restaurants..

Food security and price volatility

13.6% of this theme group

Analyses discuss how climate impacts and market fluctuations threaten stable access to nutritious food.

Food security (322) · Agriculture (159) · Food prices (33) · Food insecurity (41)

Climate-resilient development: An approach to sustainable food production in sub-Saharan Africa

Zero Hunger by 2030 – Are we on track? Climate variability and change impacts on food security in Africa

Shelf‑life and storage limitations

12.2% of this theme group

Papers examine degradation mechanisms and the need for better preservation strategies.

Shelf life (84) · Cold storage (23) · Lipid oxidation (25) · Moisture (29)

Advances in Edible Coatings for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: A Review

Effects of pretreatments on quality attributes of long-term deep frozen storage of vegetables: a review

Enzyme and additive safety reviews

6.7% of this theme group

Studies assess regulatory and health implications of novel enzymes and feed additives.

Enzyme (61) · Food additive (67) · Strain (41) · Feed additive (33)

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐galactosidase from the genetically modified Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain CBS 615.94

Safety evaluation of the food enzyme α‐amylase from the non‐genetically modified Aspergillus sp. strain AR‐SHFA‐109

Integrated food‑system safety solutions

18.6% of this theme group

Research proposes coordinated approaches to improve safety, supply chain resilience, and overall system health.

Food safety (342) · Supply chain (118) · Food systems (122) · Food security (172)

The food systems approach: sustainable solutions for a sufficient supply of healthy food

Improving quality standards of purchase policy and sustainable staple food safety

Functional ingredients from waste streams

17.9% of this theme group

Investigations explore converting by‑products into health‑promoting foods and novel nutraceuticals.

Functional food (124) · Ingredient (124) · Health benefits (104) · Raw material (131)

USING NOVEL EXTRACTS FROM CARROT RESIDUES AND BY-PRODUCTS IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF VALUABLE FUNCTIONAL FOODS

KIWIFRUIT: A REVIEW ON NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION AND ITS ASSOCIATED HEALTH BENEFITS, MEDICINAL IMPORTANCES, AND ADVANCEMENT OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Sustainable agricultural production innovations

15.6% of this theme group

Works highlight practices that boost yields while reducing environmental footprints and enhancing climate resilience.

Agriculture (522) · Food security (316) · Production (310) · Sustainable agriculture (138)

Selective agricultural and environmental practices to sustain food production and mitigate climate change

Energy-Efficient Innovations in Agricultural and Food Systems: A Systematic Review of Productivity and Sustainability Outcomes and Adoption

Nanotechnology for processing and packaging

13.8% of this theme group

Studies showcase nanomaterials that improve preservation, safety, and efficiency in food manufacturing.

Food processing (371) · Food industry (208) · Food packaging (117) · Production (148)

Application of nanotechnology in food: processing, preservation, packaging and safety assessment

Nanotechnology in Food Industry; Advances in Food processing, Packaging and Food Safety

Advanced biosensors for contamination detection

11.9% of this theme group

Research develops rapid, sensitive detection tools to identify pathogens and residues in food products.

Food safety (318) · Detection limit (66) · Biosensor (41) · Fluorescence (32)

Optical sensing for real-time detection of food-borne pathogens in fresh produce using machine learning

Chemical probe as specific detector of porcine protein or peptide in meat and meat-based products: Potential applications, challenges, and t

Natural preservatives extending shelf life

11.3% of this theme group

Papers investigate plant‑derived antioxidants and biodegradable packaging to maintain freshness longer.

Shelf life (345) · Postharvest (125) · Preservative (108) · Food preservation (88)

Harnessing Natural Antioxidants for Enhancing Food Shelf Life: Exploring Sources and Applications in the Food Industry

Incorporation of Natural Antioxidants into Biodegradable Food Packaging: Enhancing Food Quality and Shelf Life

Probiotic and antimicrobial biopreservatives

10.9% of this theme group

Studies examine beneficial microbes and natural antimicrobials as alternatives to synthetic preservatives.

Antimicrobial (175) · Probiotic (77) · Bacteria (55) · Listeria monocytogenes (58)

Natural Anti-Microbials for Enhanced Microbial Safety and Shelf-Life of Processed Packaged Meat

Microbial Contamination of Food: Probiotics and Postbiotics as Potential Biopreservatives

Hong Kong

25.2% across the displayed hubs

3 companies hiring · $159.2M disclosed funding

Shenzhen

21.0% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $1.0B disclosed funding

Beijing

18.6% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $7.5B disclosed funding

Shanghai

16.0% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $9.6B disclosed funding

Hangzhou

6.8% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $13.6M disclosed funding

Kowloon

4.6% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $14.5M disclosed funding

Guangzhou

4.1% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $22.5M disclosed funding

Chaoyang

3.6% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $1.5B disclosed funding