Publications
International Journal of Food Microbiology (IJFM)
In alignment with the founding charter of the ICFMH, the establishment of an International Journal on Food Microbiology was approved by the ICFMH Executive in Budapest in 1983, leading to its official launch in January 1984. The journal’s first Editor-in-Chief was Dr. H. Søgaard, succeeded by Prof. M. Jakobsen in 1986 and Dr. Luca Cocolin in 2008. In 2025, Prof. Dr. Sophia Johler assumed the role of Editor-in-Chief.
As the flagship journal of the ICFMH, published by Elsevier, IJFM has steadily gained international recognition, reflected in its growing impact. The journal’s impact factor has risen from 2.26 in 2003 to 5.0, as reported in the 2024 Journal Citation Reports. It holds a prestigious Q1 ranking, positioned 34th out of 173 journals in the Food Science and Technology category and 29th out of 161 in Microbiology, according to the 2023 Journal Citation Reports® by Clarivate.
The new Editor-in-Chief, the ICFMH President, and Elsevier’s editorial team work closely together to set new goals and ambitions for the journal, ensuring that its scientific rigor remains at the highest level.
For more information about the journal, visit:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/international-journal-of-food-microbiology
Or check our Top cited articles published in IJFM.
Submissions of manuscripts to the Journal can be made via the following website: https://www.editorialmanager.com/food
Journal evolution since 1997 based on its Impact Factor
|
JCR YEAR |
JIF RANK |
JIF QUARTILE |
JIF PERCENTILE |
| 2023 | 34/173 | Q1 | 80.6 |
|
2022 |
31/142 | Q1 | 78.5 |
|
2021
|
31/144 | Q1 | 78.82 |
|
2020 |
25/143 |
Q1 |
82.87 |
|
2019 |
23/139 |
Q1 |
83.81 |
|
2018 |
16/135 |
Q1 |
88.52 |
|
2017 |
17/133 |
Q1 |
87.59 |
|
2016 |
13/130 |
Q1 |
90.38 |
|
2015 |
14/125 |
Q1 |
89.20 |
|
2014 |
12/123 |
Q1 |
90.65 |
|
2013 |
11/123 |
Q1 |
91.46 |
|
2012 |
8/124 |
Q1 |
93.95 |
|
2011 |
9/128 |
Q1 |
93.36 |
|
2010 |
7/128 |
Q1 |
94.92 |
|
2009 |
8/118 |
Q1 |
93.64 |
|
2008 |
8/107 |
Q1 |
92.99 |
|
2007 |
6/103 |
Q1 |
94.66 |
|
2006 |
4/96 |
Q1 |
96.35 |
|
2005 |
4/93 |
Q1 |
96.24 |
|
2004 |
4/94 |
Q1 |
96.28 |
|
2003 |
2/94 |
Q1 |
98.40 |
|
2002 |
6/92 |
Q1 |
94.02 |
|
2001 |
8/94 |
Q1 |
92.02 |
|
2000 |
5/95 |
Q1 |
95.26 |
|
1999 |
6/91 |
Q1 |
93.96 |
|
1998 |
5/90 |
Q1 |
95.00 |
|
1997 |
16/87 |
Q1 |
82.18 |
Highlighted content
On June 7, 2025, the International Committee on Food Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFMH) proudly joins the global community in celebrating World Food Safety Day, under the theme "Food Safety: Science in Action."
At ICFMH, we believe that scientific research, international collaboration, and knowledge dissemination are the pillars of food safety. From detection of pathogens to global risk management, science is the driving force behind every safe bite of food. Through our conferences, training, and our partnership with Elsevier in publishing the International Journal of Food Microbiology, we continuously strive to promote evidence-based approaches to food safety around the world.
To mark this year’s WFSD, we are pleased to announce the launch of the official ICFMH YouTube channel, where we will share scientific insights, expert interviews, and community highlights — starting with a special WFSD 2025 video series featuring food safety leaders and researchers.
Visit and subscribe to the channel here:
YouTube.com/@ICFMH
Let’s continue to turn science into action — for safer food, healthier communities, and a better future for all.
Prof. dr. Andreja Rajkovic, ICFMH president