Nat Food
Nature Food is a premier monthly journal published by Springer Nature, dedicated to the full spectrum of food science, sustainability, and security. With an ISSN of 2662-1355 and a 2026 Impact Factor of 20.4300, it occupies the highest JCR quartile (Q1), cementing its position as one of the most influential and selective journals in the field. The journal’s scope is uniquely interdisciplinary, bridging agronomy, nutrition, environmental science, engineering, and social policy to address how food systems can be transformed for human and planetary health. It publishes a range of article types, including original research, comprehensive Reviews, Perspectives, and Commentaries, as well as News & Views and Correspondence to foster ongoing scholarly dialogue. While the journal is subscription-based, authors may choose to publish open access under a Creative Commons license via a transformative agreement or article processing charge. The target audience is equally broad, encompassing academic researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and practitioners working at the intersection of food production, consumption, and sustainability. Notable features include a rigorous editorial process led by a dedicated in-house team of editors, a global advisory board of experts, and a strong emphasis on reproducible, data-driven science. By consistently publishing high-impact, actionable insights, Nature Food has become a definitive venue for shaping the future of food systems, and its top-tier Impact Factor and Q1 ranking reflect its exceptional influence and citation performance relative to peers.