Editorial on the virtual issue "Food allergy".

This article discusses the topic of food allergies, which are adverse reactions to certain foods that involve the immune system. Food allergies can be classified into IgE-mediated forms and non-IgE-mediated forms, and they have a significant impact on patients' quality of life and healthcare systems. The article addresses various unmet needs in the field of pediatric food allergies, including the dietary management of food allergies, psychological support for children and parents, disease prevention strategies, environmental factors, and diagnostic biomarkers. The authors emphasize the importance of further research to improve our understanding of food allergies and address the gaps in knowledge. [Extracted from the article]