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Food nanotech safety challenges

19.7% of this theme group

Researchers highlight risks of nanomaterials in food preservation, processing, and biotechnology.

Biochemical engineering (11) · Active packaging (11) · Food processing (41) · Biotechnology (24)

Prospects of using nanotechnology for food preservation, safety, and security

Food nanotechnology – an overview

Mycotoxin and antibiotic resistance threats

17.3% of this theme group

Studies flag aflatoxin contamination and rising antibiotic resistance as major health hazards.

Human health (26) · Food safety (56) · Mycotoxin (18) · Antibiotic resistance (14)

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

Worldwide aflatoxin contamination of agricultural products and foods: From occurrence to control

Climate‑impacted agri‑food supply chains

16.8% of this theme group

Papers discuss how climate change strains agricultural production and food security.

Agriculture (66) · Production (43) · Food security (54) · Climate change (18)

Assessment of Agri‐Food Supply Chain Challenges for Sustainable Production and Consumption

Climate-Resilient Poultry Production under Climate Change: Impacts, Challenges and Adaptation Strategies

Sustainable food system bottlenecks

16.6% of this theme group

Researchers identify gaps in food processing, availability, and sustainability for secure nutrition.

Food systems (42) · Food security (63) · Sustainability (31) · Food processing (31)

The future of the global food system

Food production & availability - Essential prerequisites for sustainable food security

Food hygiene and environmental health

11.1% of this theme group

Works examine poor hygiene practices and related health risks in food handling.

Food safety (45) · Hygiene (17) · Environmental health (16) · Food hygiene (8)

Food Safety Practices: A Survey of Rural and Urban Households of Punjab

Knowledge, Attitude, Behavior, and Practices Related to Food Safety and Standards Among Production and Processing Level Stakeholders Across

Unorganized food processing sector issues

9.6% of this theme group

Studies point to inefficiencies and constraints in India's informal food processing industry.

Agriculture (43) · Food processing (20) · Food security (20) · Production (14)

The Status and Potential of Unorganized Sector of Food Processing in India and Its Contribution in Rural Economy

Food Processing Industry in India : Problems and Prospects

Consumer perception and obesity concerns

9.0% of this theme group

Research reveals attitudes toward ready‑to‑eat foods and links to obesity.

Consumption (20) · Food consumption (7) · Perception (7) · Obesity (4)

A STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, AND PRACTICES TOWARDS READY-TO-EAT PRODUCTS AND THEIR CONSUMPTION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS

Sustainable Food Consumption: An Assessment of Food Quality and Satisfaction of Consumers as Compared to Conventional Food in Punjab Region

Edible coatings and shelf‑life limits

41.1% of this theme group

Cautionary notes on the effectiveness and safety of novel coating technologies.

Food science (9) · Shelf life (7) · Food processing (11) · Nutraceutical (4)

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

Recent advances in non-thermal processing technologies for enhancing shelf life and improving food safety

Street‑food microbial contamination risks

24.1% of this theme group

Authors warn about bacterial hazards in street‑food environments.

Food safety (13) · Contamination (5) · Hygiene (3) · Health risk assessment (3)

Assessment of the bacteriological contamination of selected street foods in open and closed environments in the city of Lucknow

Assessment of Microbial Hazards and Their Risk Analysis in Six Popular Street Foods of Dhaka City

Digital agriculture sustainability trade‑offs

20.5% of this theme group

Analyses caution that technology adoption may not fully resolve food security challenges.

Food security (13) · Sustainability (8) · Sustainable agriculture (4) · Agriculture (9)

The Role of Digital Agriculture in Mitigating Climate Change and Ensuring Food Security: An Overview

Moving towards food security in South Asian region: Assessing the role of agricultural trade openness, production and employment

Climate impact on Indian agriculture

14.3% of this theme group

Studies caution about severe effects of climate change on crop yields and livestock.

Food security (10) · Agriculture (10) · Climate change (3) · Livestock (2)

Climate Change and its impacts on Indian agriculture: An Econometric analysis

How Far Will Climate Change Affect Future Food Security? An Inquiry into the Irrigated Rice System of Peninsular India

Functional foods and nutraceuticals

18.4% of this theme group

Opportunities focus on health‑boosting ingredients and processing methods for nutrient‑rich foods.

Health benefits (46) · Functional food (35) · Nutraceutical (32) · Ingredient (20)

Maximizing the Nutritional Benefits and Prolonging the Shelf Life of Millets through Effective Processing Techniques: A Review

Exploring Millet Grains: Nutritional Benefits, Processing Advancements, and Future Directions for Food Security and Health Improvement

Natural antimicrobial packaging advances

18.2% of this theme group

Research explores plant‑based antimicrobials and nano‑emulsions to extend product shelf life.

Shelf life (113) · Preservative (44) · Postharvest (27) · Antimicrobial (37)

Antimicrobial food packaging: potential and pitfalls

Nanoemulsion-Based Technologies for Delivering Natural Plant-Based Antimicrobials in Foods

AI‑driven sustainable agriculture

16.6% of this theme group

Papers highlight artificial intelligence and nanofertilizers for greener, higher‑yield farming.

Agriculture (131) · Food security (68) · Sustainable agriculture (43) · Sustainability (54)

Towards sustainable agriculture: Harnessing AI for global food security

Nanofertilizers: Transforming Agriculture for Sustainable Food Production

AI and IoT for waste reduction

16.1% of this theme group

Works propose deep‑learning and sensor networks to detect and curb food spoilage.

Convolutional neural network (18) · Food waste (35) · Internet of Things (23) · Scalability (14)

An Artificial Intelligence Approach Toward Food Spoilage Detection and Analysis

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Sustainable Food Production

Emerging food processing technologies

14.6% of this theme group

Studies showcase extrusion, innovative engineering, and novel processing methods.

Food processing (116) · Food industry (61) · Food technology (16) · Process engineering (9)

Extrusion technology and its application in food processing: A review

Advances in Innovative and Emerging Technologies in Food Processing

Nanotech biosensors for safety

12.8% of this theme group

Research develops nanotechnology‑based sensors to monitor contamination in food packaging.

Food safety (87) · Biosensor (15) · Nanotechnology (16) · Food packaging (27)

Application of Nanotechnology in Food Science: Perception and Overview

Food Safety Analysis Using Electrochemical Biosensors

Blockchain for traceability

3.4% of this theme group

Papers present blockchain and IoT solutions to improve supply‑chain transparency.

Traceability (31) · Supply chain (35) · Blockchain (18) · Transparency (12)

Implementation of a food traceability system utilizing the Internet of Things and blockchain technology to enhance safety measures within th

Blockchain-Driven Framework to Enhance Transparency in Grain Supply Chain Traceability for Quality Assurance

Bengaluru

27.1% across the displayed hubs

8 companies hiring · $5.1B disclosed funding

Mumbai

13.9% across the displayed hubs

5 companies hiring · $39.1M disclosed funding

Hyderabad

13.9% across the displayed hubs

7 companies hiring · $29.7M disclosed funding

Delhi

12.8% across the displayed hubs

0 companies hiring · $3.6M disclosed funding

Pune

10.0% across the displayed hubs

2 companies hiring · $825.9K disclosed funding

Chennai

9.3% across the displayed hubs

1 companies hiring · $382.8K disclosed funding

Gurugram

6.5% across the displayed hubs

3 companies hiring · $2.8B disclosed funding

Ahmedabad

6.5% across the displayed hubs

3 companies hiring · $28.2M disclosed funding