The increasing global population has resulted in increased demand for food. Goods quality
and safe food is required for healthy living. However, food spoilage has resulted in food …

Traditional cheeses produced from raw milk exhibit a complex microbiota, characterized by
a sequence of different microorganisms from milk coagulation and throughout maturation …

The application of ultraviolet (UV) light in the food industry has held great promise for a long
time. UVC light (200–280 nm) possesses excellent germicidal properties to inactivate a wide …

Food spoilage is a major issue for the food industry, leading to food waste, substantial
economic losses for manufacturers and consumers, and a negative impact on brand names …

Fungal growth and consequent mycotoxin release in food and feed threatens human health,
which might even, in acute cases, lead to death. Control and prevention of foodborne …

Fungi are common contaminants of dairy products, which provide a favorable niche for their
growth. They are responsible for visible or non-visible defects, such as off-odor and-flavor …

Packaging is an integral part of food industry that preserves the properties of food during
storage. Food spoilage caused by foodborne microorganisms is a public health problem that …

Mold spoilage of dairy products such as yogurt is a concern in dairy industry. Not only does it
lead to substantial food waste, economic losses, and even brand image damage, but it may …

Mould growth on cheese represents both a quality and a food safety problem, and poses
significant economic losses. Several mould genera may destroy cheese; however, normally …

Foods and beverages are nutrient-rich ecosystems in which most microorganisms are able
to grow. Moreover, several factors, such as physicochemical characteristics, storage …