IFST launches food science journal focused on 'commercially viable research'

Published by Oxford University Press, the journal will be available in Open Access meaning that its food research is accessible to all.

Translational Food Sciences will begin publication in January 2025 and is designed to act as a platform for applied, near-market and commercially exploitable food research.

Engaging with all aspects and disciplines within the food sphere, this journal aims to drive genuine progress in the food system by focussing on innovative technologies, new agri-food systems, novel extraction processes and emerging trends. It will also explore how consumers interact with food and offer insights into how food is perceived, consumed and valued.

Topics for exploration include food composition, nutrition, processing, sustainability, food safety, sensory analysis, policy, impact and packaging. Meanwhile, Translational Food Sciences will feature viewpoint pieces addressing topical food matters and contributing to important debates.

The journal will welcome original research submissions, as well as transfers from sibling publication, the International Journal of Food Science & Technology. Submissions to Translational Food Sciences should align with the journal’s focus on recent developments and be supported by references published within the last three years.

‘Critical platform for advancing commercially viable food research’

Professor Emeritus Niall Young, who will serve as the journal’s editor-in-chief, said: "Today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of Translational Food Sciences, a pioneering new journal that embodies the intersection of scientific innovation and real-world authentic, near-market application in the food system.​

“As an Open Access publication under Oxford University Press, this journal will serve as a critical platform for advancing commercially viable food research that addresses the pressing challenges and opportunities in our global food systems.”​

Professor Young added: “By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and spotlighting groundbreaking technologies and societal trends, Translational Food Sciences aims to drive tangible progress and influence key policy and regulatory decisions in across the food industry. We invite researchers and practitioners alike to contribute their most impactful work to help shape the future of food."​

The IFST is a leading professional body for food science and technology in the UK, which promotes the advancement and application of food science and technology for the benefit, safety and health of the public.

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