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Covering a wide range of interdisciplinary content from journal articles and trade publications to conference proceedings and industry patents, FSTA is full of high-quality scientific abstracts and is updated weekly. Here's a selection of what was included in FSTA during February 2026:a
FSTA now contains over 2.42 million high-quality scientific records spanning from 1969 onwards.
During February, 18,570 new records were added to the database. The records comprise more than 8,000 research and trade articles, over 8,000 patents, and over 1,000 reviews, as well as book chapters, books, and theses.
The latest records indexed feature content from 643 different sources. These include 194 publishers based in 50 countries.
We welcome new journal suggestions from publishers and researchers. If you would like to recommend a journal for indexing in FSTA, please submit it through our Recommend a Journal page. Our editorial team will assess whether the journal meets our criteria for inclusion in FSTA.
Want to know if a journal is indexed in FSTA? Check quickly and easily with the Journal Lookup Service.
As we enter 2026, the field of food science continues to evolve rapidly. Our latest annual report draws on keyword descriptor trends from 2024 and 2025 to explore how food science is evolving and what those shifts mean for researchers working at the intersection of food, health, and technology.
From gut health and functional foods to sustainability and food safety, the latest FSTA trends show a shift toward systems thinking, biological realism, and real-world application. See where the centre of gravity in food research is moving – and why it matters for your next project or product.
