Poland’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 compliance 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 Systemic Inefficiency

16.1% of this theme group

Studies examine excessive waste, consumption patterns, and the difficulty of creating circular, sustainable 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 Stress

15.4% of this theme group

Analyses focus on how climate change threatens food availability, access, and resilience for 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 and Food Security

15.4% of this theme group

Papers discuss limits to crop yields, resource constraints, and their impact on global 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 Techniques and Product Quality

15.2% of this theme group

Research points to shortcomings in processing methods that affect safety, nutrition, and overall product quality.

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

Investigations reveal widespread toxin contamination and the health risks posed by unsafe food residues.

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 Chains

8.6% of this theme group

Studies expose rising antimicrobial resistance in livestock 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 Concerns with New Processing Tech

20.7% of this theme group

Authors urge careful evaluation of emerging processing and packaging technologies to avoid consumer health hazards.

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

Research stresses the need for robust assessment 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

Analyses caution that some high‑tech agricultural practices may undermine long‑term environmental sustainability.

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 Antimicrobial Residue Hazards

14.2% of this theme group

Papers highlight persistent microbial contamination and antibiotic residues in animal‑derived foods.

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 Insecurity and Price Volatility

13.6% of this theme group

Studies link climate variability to rising food prices and heightened insecurity for vulnerable groups.

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 Extension Risks

12.2% of this theme group

Research points to quality degradation and safety issues associated with prolonged storage and preservation methods.

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 Evaluation

6.7% of this theme group

Authors call for thorough safety testing of novel enzymes and feed additives before market introduction.

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

Opportunities focus on linking safety, supply chains, and security to build more robust food ecosystems.

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

Research explores turning waste streams into health‑promoting ingredients for next‑generation functional foods.

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 Innovations

15.6% of this theme group

Papers highlight practices that boost productivity while reducing environmental impact and supporting food security.

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

Nanotech for Processing and Packaging

13.8% of this theme group

Studies showcase nanotechnology applications 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 Biosensing for Contaminant Detection

11.9% of this theme group

Research develops sensitive biosensors and optical methods to rapidly identify pathogens and toxins.

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 Shelf‑Life Extension

11.3% of this theme group

Investigations demonstrate how plant‑derived antioxidants can prolong freshness and reduce spoilage.

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 Food Solutions

10.9% of this theme group

Papers explore using beneficial microbes and natural antimicrobials to enhance safety and longevity of foods.

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

Warsaw

46.7% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $2.5M disclosed funding

Krakow

13.7% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $869.9K disclosed funding

Poznan

12.6% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $1.3M disclosed funding

Lodz

6.6% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $34.3M disclosed funding

Szczecin

6.6% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding

Wrocław

5.5% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $446.5K disclosed funding

Lublin

4.9% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $2.9M disclosed funding

Elblag

3.3% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $0 disclosed funding