The journal Food Science Today has, for the first time, received a classification in the Qualis CAPES system for the 2021–2024 four-year period, being placed in stratum C.

The journal was classified in multiple fields of knowledge, reflecting its interdisciplinary nature and the diversity of topics it publishes. The areas in which Food Science Today received a Qualis classification were:

• Food Science (primary area)

• Biotechnology

• Biological Sciences I

• Economics

• Interdisciplinary

• Veterinary Medicine

• Nutrition

Although this is an initial classification, the result represents a significant milestone for the journal, especially considering that it was launched in 2023 and is still in a phase of consolidation. Inclusion in Qualis demonstrates institutional recognition of the journal and reinforces its commitment to editorial quality, scientific ethics, and the dissemination of relevant research in the fields of food science and technology and related areas.

The Editorial Team acknowledges that there is a continuous path of improvement ahead and reaffirms its commitment to strengthening editorial processes, expanding national and international visibility, and attracting higher-impact scientific contributions, with the goal of achieving progressive advances in future evaluations.

Food Science Today thanks the authors, reviewers, and readers for their trust and support, which have been essential to the journal’s growth and recognition within the scientific community.