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

Food Safety and Hygiene Issues

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 the scale of waste, its drivers, and the challenges of creating more efficient, 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 and Climate Vulnerability

15.4% of this theme group

Works discuss how climate change and socioeconomic factors threaten reliable access to nutritious food worldwide.

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

Analyses focus on 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 Quality

15.2% of this theme group

Papers address technical and safety hurdles in transforming raw ingredients into safe, high‑quality food products.

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 like micro‑plastics in food.

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

Studies investigate the spread of resistant bacteria and antimicrobial residues from livestock to the food chain.

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 Technologies

20.7% of this theme group

Authors urge careful assessment of novel 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 Aflatoxin Risk Assessment

18.1% of this theme group

Works call for rigorous evaluation of pesticide residues and aflatoxin exposure to inform public‑health policies.

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 Modern Agriculture

14.4% of this theme group

Research warns that some high‑tech farming practices may undermine long‑term environmental and social 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 Hygiene Risks in Food Production

14.2% of this theme group

Studies highlight ongoing contamination threats from Salmonella, Listeria, and antimicrobial residues in various 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 Linked to Price Volatility

13.6% of this theme group

Analyses explore how fluctuating food prices and climate impacts exacerbate hunger and insecurity.

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 and Quality Degradation

12.2% of this theme group

Papers discuss the limits of storage technologies and the risk of quality loss during prolonged preservation.

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

Safety of Enzyme and Feed Additives

6.7% of this theme group

Research evaluates potential health impacts of novel enzymes and microbial strains used in food and feed.

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 building secure, sustainable supply chains that enhance safety and accessibility of food.

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

Studies explore turning agricultural residues into health‑promoting functional foods and novel nutritional ingredients.

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

Research highlights practices and technologies 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

Nanotech Applications in Food Processing

13.8% of this theme group

Papers present nanotechnology‑driven advances for processing, preservation, and packaging that improve safety and quality.

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

Works develop sensitive optical and chemical sensors to rapidly identify pathogens and adulterants 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 Shelf‑Life Extension

11.3% of this theme group

Research investigates plant‑derived antioxidants and biodegradable packaging to prolong freshness and reduce waste.

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

Studies examine beneficial microbes and natural antimicrobials as alternatives to chemical 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

Madrid

36.8% across the displayed hubs

6 companies hiring · $76.0M disclosed funding

Barcelona

32.4% across the displayed hubs

8 companies hiring · $1.3B disclosed funding

Valencia

11.5% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $2.3M disclosed funding

Murcia

5.0% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $2.3M disclosed funding

Seville

4.4% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $2.3M disclosed funding

Zaragoza

4.0% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $3.9M disclosed funding

Almeria

3.0% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $12.1M disclosed funding

Alicante

2.8% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $18.9M disclosed funding