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

Food Safety and Hygiene

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

16.1% of this theme group

Studies examine the scale of waste, its environmental impact, and challenges in 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 and Climate Risks

15.4% of this theme group

Analyses focus on how climate change threatens food availability and the resilience of vulnerable populations.

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 Constraints

15.4% of this theme group

Works address limits to crop yields, resource use, and the link between production and food security.

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 Challenges in Food Industry

15.2% of this theme group

Papers discuss technical and quality issues in processing that affect safety, nutrition, and supply chain integration.

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 and other contaminants, emphasizing detection and risk assessment needs.

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 livestock antibiotic use and its implications for public health.

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 Emerging Food Technologies

20.7% of this theme group

Authors urge careful evaluation of new processing and packaging 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 Aflatoxin Hazard Assessment

18.1% of this theme group

Studies stress the need for robust risk assessments of chemical residues and toxin exposure in food.

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

Sustainable Agriculture Technology Risks

14.4% of this theme group

Works caution that digital and biotech tools may have unintended consequences for ecosystem health.

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 and Hygiene Concerns

14.2% of this theme group

Research highlights persistent microbial hazards and the importance of strict hygiene controls in production.

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 point to climate and market forces that destabilize food availability and affordability.

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 processes during storage and the need for improved 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

6.7% of this theme group

Studies assess the health implications of novel enzymes and feed additives used in food production.

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 Resilience

18.6% of this theme group

Research proposes holistic approaches to secure safe, sufficient food through coordinated supply‑chain improvements.

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 By‑Products

17.9% of this theme group

Works explore turning waste streams into health‑promoting food components and novel nutritional products.

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 Practices

15.6% of this theme group

Studies highlight climate‑smart farming methods that boost productivity while reducing environmental footprints.

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 Food Innovation

13.8% of this theme group

Research showcases nanotech applications that enhance processing efficiency, preservation, and packaging safety.

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 Biosensing for Contaminants

11.9% of this theme group

Papers describe sensitive detection platforms that enable rapid identification of pathogens and toxins in food.

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 Antioxidants for Preservation

11.3% of this theme group

Investigations focus on plant‑derived compounds that extend shelf life and improve packaging sustainability.

Shelf life (345) · Crop storage (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 Solutions

10.9% of this theme group

Research highlights beneficial microbes and natural antimicrobials as tools for safer, longer‑lasting food products.

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

Berlin

46.2% across the displayed hubs

26 companies hiring · $8.2B disclosed funding

Munich

15.9% across the displayed hubs

11 companies hiring · $489.7M disclosed funding

Hamburg

13.1% across the displayed hubs

6 companies hiring · $110.0M disclosed funding

Cologne

8.1% across the displayed hubs

5 companies hiring · $97.3M disclosed funding

Dusseldorf

5.0% across the displayed hubs

5 companies hiring · $49.0M disclosed funding

Stuttgart

4.5% across the displayed hubs

3 companies hiring · $10.2M disclosed funding

Bremen

3.6% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $2.8M disclosed funding

Bonn

3.6% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $591.5K disclosed funding