IFT Scientific Journal Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety Releases 25th Anniversary Special Issue

CHICAGO – May 26, 2026 – The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), a nonprofit scientific organization committed to advancing the science of food and its application across the global food system, is proud to share that one of its peer-reviewed scientific journals, Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, has published a special issue in recognition of its upcoming 25^th anniversary. “The 25 Most Impactful Reviews from 25 Years of Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety” celebrates the 25 most impactful articles in the journal’s history based on citations and readership data: the 19 most-cited of all-time (minimum 500 citations), the five most-cited since 2020 (minimum 400 citations), as well as the most read research paper of all time with nearly 250,000 full-text views.

Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety’s mission is to define the state of the art in food science and food safety through in-depth, insightful reviews prepared by experts from around the world. Its reviews address the chemical, microbiological, physical, sensory, and nutritional properties of foods, food processing and engineering.

“When Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety (CRFSFS) launched in 2002 as IFT’s first online-only journal, it included three in-depth reviews. Since then, it has grown to become one of the top ranked scientific journals in food science and technology with more than 45 review articles per issue along with an editorial board consisting of 53 highly respected scientists across 20 countries,” said CRFSFS Editor in Chief Mary Ellen Camire, PhD, Professor of Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Maine. Camire has served as the EIC since 2019.

IFT also publishes the Journal of Food Science (JFS), which offers scientists, researchers, and the broader food community the opportunity to share scientific advancements in the myriad of disciplines affecting their work. In recent months, JFS has created special issues on the health, safety and sustainability of aquatic foods, ultra-processed foods and advances in sensory science, and has released special collections focusing on Japanese and South American food science research, as well as fat, salt, and sugar reduction. JFS is also developing a special issue on artificial intelligence in food science and nutrition.

“Academic researchers, industry scientists, research and development leaders, regulators and policymakers, as well as educators and graduate students rely on IFT’s peer-reviewed journals as they are among the most credible sources of science-based information in the world,” said IFT Director of Scientific Journals Amanda Ferguson, who has served in this role for more than 20 years. “Our Journals play a critical role in our food system, translating evolving food science into actionable knowledge, supporting evidence-based innovation and regulation, and establishing scientific consensus on complex food system challenges.”

IFT members receive free access to the full archive of Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety as part of their membership. In addition, members gain exclusive access to an extensive library of content and resources, as well as a series of virtual and in-person networking opportunities. Learn more about joining this growing community at Become a Member.

About Institute of Food Technologists

Since 1939, the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has served as the voice of the global food science community. IFT advocates for science, technology, and research to address the world’s greatest food challenges, guiding our community of more than 200,000. IFT convenes professionals from around the world – from producers and product developers to innovators and researchers across food, nutrition, and public health – with a shared mission to help create a global food supply that is sustainable, safe, nutritious, and accessible to all. IFT provides its growing community spanning academia, industry, and government with the resources, connections, and opportunities necessary to stay ahead of a rapidly evolving food system as IFT helps feed the minds that feed the world. For more information, please visit ift.org.