Innumerous new materials have been studied regarding their compositions and functionality, exerting their safe aspects into the production and design of new products and materials for the industry. This review paper will investigate the cosmetic market, their trends and regulatory status. This is a review article designed to show the bioingredients application in the cosmetic industry, their market outlook and regulatory status focused on available public information and regulatory databases. The study was carried out in the Department of Chemical Engineering from SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, between June 2025 and January 2026. Many opportunities could be reached when we start studying new raw materials. Joint the opportunities that use the compounds in the chemical composition in the new raw materials to the process to make their achievable tailoring and design the composition and functionality of industrialized products. Natural cosmetic products are identified as products containing natural ingredients of animal, vegetable or mineral derivation, meaning that they derive from raw materials rather than synthetic ones, whereas an organic cosmetic product is identified as containing ingredients that derive from organic agriculture and/or farms. Nanocelluloses and other extractable natural substances are considered bioingredient that can potentially be safely used in many areas, such as cosmetics, special coatings and biomedicine. Thus, cosmetics encompass a vast range of products, this classe of products are defined considering the range of regulated categories for each regulatory agency as FDA, ANVISA and EU. Finally, it is clear observe that many cosmetic categories and ingredient functions are unique regulated in accordance with the local laws established by the agencies. Even with all existent differences throughout each regulatory agencies, new bioingredients derivate from worldwide sustainable sources, as cellulose, has attract a unique attention considering the cosmetic industry.

This research was conducted to compare the nutritional characteristics of fruits produced in organic and conventional systems. Sampling was performed on 10 types of fruit, including cherries, sour cherries, apples, peaches, pears, apricots, plums, white mulberries, grapes, and figs. Results indicated that the grapes had the highest content of phosphorus (2274 mg kg −1 ), while sour cherries had the highest potassium content (11330 mg kg −1 ). From an antioxidant perspective, ascorbic acid concentration in organic fruits (4.94 mg 100 g −1 FW) was higher than in conventional fruits (4.44 mg 100 g −1 FW). Total phenolic content in sour cherries (55.46 mg 100 g −1 FW) and apples (50.34 mg 100 g −1 FW) was higher in the organic system. Regarding heavy metals (HMs), figs in the organic system had the highest lead concentration (17.53 mg kg −1 DW), and apples in the conventional system had the highest aluminum concentration (70.43 mg kg −1 DW). Based on the presented data, the two top‐performing fruits in terms of optimal composition of essential elements, antioxidants, and lowest contamination with most HMs were sour cherries and figs. However, while figs exhibited high levels of essential elements, their elevated lead content necessitates cautious interpretation regarding their overall safety and nutritional recommendation.

Abstract The global shift towards animal-rich diets has spurred agro-industrial production of soybean and maize feeds, causing significant ecological burdens in Brazil, a major global poultry producer and exporter. Organic soybean-poultry production and the related value chain (VC) have evolved as an alternative to address the sustainability challenges of their conventional counterparts. However, their overall sustainability needs thorough analysis. We studied the environmental sustainability of conventional and organic poultry systems, from production in Brazil to supply to local and global markets, using life cycle assessment. We inventoried and assessed the ecological footprints of all stages of VCs: feed production, related poultry production (Chicken eggs and meat), slaughter, and supply to local and global markets. Our findings revealed that, for egg production, both systems had similar feed conversion, with 0.6 kg of soy meal embodied per kg of eggs in conventional eggs and 20% more in organic eggs. Conventional meat production showed 15% better feed efficiency than organic production, with about 0.57 kg of soy meal embodied per kg of both meats' liveweights. We found several trade-offs among the environmental impacts of the poultry VCs studied, as impacts fluctuated unpredictably across systems. In eggs’ VCs, compared to the conventional system, the organic system performed significantly better on climate change impacts, ecotoxicity, and biodiversity impacts; had similar energy use as the conventional system, but worse scores on acidification, eutrophication, and particulate matter formation impacts. We found almost similar trends in meat VCs, where organic products had the lowest climate change, ecotoxicity, and biodiversity loss impacts but worse scores in other impact categories. The high impacts across all VCs originated from the burden of intensively produced feeds, the wood used for heating and bedding, manure management, and the extended VCs. Transport footprints of chicken meat from Paraná to global markets could account for up to 30% of the overall products’ carbon footprint, emphasizing the need for improving supply chains’ efficiency, and most importantly, local supply chains, which could also promote locally closed nutrient loops. Sustainability assessments looking additionally at animal welfare, meat quality, and social impacts would improve overall systems appraisal.

The growing demand for sustainable alternatives to fossil-based chemicals has increased interest in platform chemicals derived from renewable biomass sources, such as malic acid. This C4 dicarboxylic acid is valued for its diverse application potential in food, pharmaceuticals, and bioplastics. Sustainable platform chemicals remain commercially uncompetitive primarily due to high production costs driven by high substrate costs. Microbial production using more cost-effective feedstocks like sugar beet molasses shows promise. However, it faces challenges from high osmolality, growth inhibitors, and predetermined substrate composition during fermentation, as well as elevated pigmentation that complicates downstream processing. Moreover, the separation techniques typically used for highly polar carboxylic acids face considerable yield limitations due to the high solubility of malic acid and its salts. This study developed an all-encompassing production process for malic acid from untreated sugar beet molasses. Fermentative malic acid production with Ustilago trichophora was investigated in batch, fed-batch, and pulsed batch in shake flask scale, followed by a scale-up into 150L pilot scale. A total of 15.7kg malic acid was produced in a repeated pulsed batch with membrane-based cell retention with a titer of 108g/L, a yield of 0.50g/g, and a space-time yield of 0.66g/L/h (max. 1.1g/L/h). In addition, the byproduct succinic acid was detected in concentrations of up to 22.9g/L. In the subsequent downstream processing, activated carbons were used for two-stage product capture, solvent change, and decolorization, followed by crystallization of the products malic acid and succinic acid. Based on experimental results, an Aspen Plus model was developed to estimate the overall process yields of 0.43g malic acid (98% purity) and 0.10g succinic acid per gram sucrose equivalent. A techno-economic analysis suggests production costs within the range of current market prices. Agricultural residue streams are often proposed as cost-effective alternatives for fermentative platform chemical production, although the challenges addressed hamper the direct transfer of process strategies from established organic acid production. By presenting a holistic approach explicitly tailored to malic acid production from untreated molasses, this work demonstrates the techno-economic feasibility of the developed process at a meaningful scale.

The growth of online food stores has greatly influenced the consumer buying pattern especially in the organic food product market. The paper explores the connection between health awareness and the intention to buy organic food online with reference to trust and confidence in health-related information. The collected data were collected using a structured questionnaire from 100 consumers of Pakistan and analyzed using SPSS. The relationships between health awareness and trust in online organic food, confidence in digital information, and purchase intention were analyzed using descriptive statistics, normality tests, correlation analysis, multiple regression, and principal component analysis. The results indicate a strong statistically significant positive correlation between health awareness and online organic food purchase intention. The regression analysis proves the hypothesis that the effect of health-related perceptions, as a bloc, has a strong effect on purchase intention. Moreover, principal component analysis reveals a health-oriented factor that significantly influences the variance with a preponderance implying that health awareness, trust and intention are interrelated in the form of an integrated thinking system. The research is an addition to the existing body of knowledge on online food consumption because it reveals how health awareness is a key influencer of online organic food buying behavior.

The increasing awareness of the health and environmental benefits of organic food products has led to a growing demand for these products worldwide. This study examines consumer attitudes toward purchasing organic food products in Andhra Pradesh, India, by analyzing key factors influencing buying behavior, barriers to adoption, and overall consumer perceptions. A survey of 300 respondents was conducted to assess demographic characteristics, income levels, education, and awareness of organic foods. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, step-down regression and correlation analysis. The findings reveal that majority of consumers (89.33%) were young adults aged 18-33 years, predominantly male (71.67%), and highly educated, with 91.67% having completed graduation or higher studies. Despite 52.67% of respondents belonging to lower-income (below Rs.50,000), there was strong positive sentiment towards organic food products, with 97% of respondents believing organic foods to be healthier than conventional alternatives. The study found that taste (85% agreed), quality (88% agreed), and hygiene (88% agreed) were key factors driving organic food purchases. While consumers showed high awareness and positive attitudes towards organic products, availability and accessibility remained significant challenges, with 88.33% of respondents reporting limited market availability. The research also identified interesting purchasing patterns, with most respondents preferring weekly (63.66%) or monthly (63.33%) purchases, primarily from supermarkets and malls (83.66%). Price sensitivity emerged as a notable factor, with 46.33% of respondents acknowledging that organic products are more expensive than conventional alternatives. A step-down regression revealed that income were significantly associated with consumer attitudes. Correlation analysis revealed that positive and significant relationship between age, Gender, annual income and Occupation at 0.05 and 0.01 levels of probability respectively. The findings highlight the growing acceptance of organic food products among educated, urban consumers in Andhra Pradesh, while also identifying key barriers such as availability and price. The study's insights can help policymakers, marketers, and organic food producers develop targeted strategies to promote organic food consumption in regions.

A multi-dimensional exploration of taste formation in suansun: from amino acids, organic acids, to microbial structure and function.

Impacts of the 2024 flash flood on water quality, pathogenic bacteria and organic contaminant risks in the Albufera Natural Park (Valencia, Spain).

Investigating plastic in organic fertilizers: A 2-year comparative study.

Emerging applications of artificial intelligence in microbial-based sugar alcohol and organic acid production: Recent advances

Risk Factors Associated with Generic Escherichia coli Presence in Fresh Produce Grown in Manure-Amended Soil in Certified Organic Farms.

Self-organizing tissues, such as organoids, offer transformative potential beyond healthcare by enabling the sustainable production of advanced materials. Resource scarcity and global warming drive the need for innovative fabrication solutions. This prospective review explores developmental biology as a manufacturing process, where the material (e.g., spider silk) and its production unit are self-organized (e.g., silk glands). Biological systems orchestrate the emergence of hierarchical materials with superior mechanical properties and biodegradability, using abundant and renewable resources. Tissue engineering enables the creation of biological systems that surpass current synthetic designs in complexity. We highlight application opportunities, focusing on spider silk as a model to demonstrate how organs synthesize and assemble next-generation materials. The concept of growing both a material and its organ production units is exemplified by hair-bearing organoids, self-organized from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Key challenges in expanding organoid research to new model species and scaling-up production are discussed alongside potential solutions. We propose a simplified description of these complex systems to help address key challenges. Furthermore, synthetic and hybrid approaches are explored, considering the ethical, societal, and technological impacts. Though still in their infancy, material-producing organoids present a promising avenue for sustainable, high-value products, fostering new interdisciplinary collaborations among bioengineers, developmental biologists, and material scientists. This work aims to inspire further exploration into the applications of self-organized biological systems in addressing global challenges. This article is categorized under: Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Cells at the Nanoscale.

Despite growing research on school food interventions aimed at promoting sustainable and healthy diets, the perspectives of adolescents regarding those interventions remain underexplored. This study explores adolescents’ understanding, perceived importance, and proposed strategies for (facilitating) healthy and sustainable food choices. A mixed-methods study was conducted among 296 adolescents (aged 12–16) at four Dutch secondary schools. Data was gathered through four consecutive methods: a questionnaire, focus group discussions, classroom discussions, and a group poster assignment. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and ordinal logistic regression analyses. Qualitative data were analysed inductively through thematic analysis. Adolescents primarily associated healthy and sustainable food with vegetables, fruit, and organic products. Two-thirds of the sample perceived eating healthy food as (very) important, compared to 21% for sustainable food, while 12% indicated not knowing what sustainable food entails. Proposed strategies to facilitate healthy and sustainable food were grouped in four main categories: ‘strategies to change the food environment’ (e.g. price), ‘strategies to change the food system’ (e.g. sustainable food production), ‘strategies for communication and social support’ (e.g. advertisements), and ‘individual behaviour change strategies’ (e.g. grocery planning). Most strategies targeted the food environment and/or the food system. While health aspects of food were well understood and perceived as important by adolescents, future approaches should emphasize the relevance of sustainable food for adolescents by addressing values they care about. Adolescents call for structural changes, particularly requiring governmental and organizational actions to improve the offer of healthy, sustainable, and affordable food, requiring collaboration of diverse stakeholders.

Dietary exposure to tropane alkaloids (TAs) in Serbia remains insufficiently investigated, while awareness among consumers and agricultural producers of potential exposure and related health risks, particularly for children, is low. Barley, a cereal widely used in food production, is still not included in the EU and Serbian regulations on maximum allowable atropine and scopolamine concentrations in food. However, the CONTAM panel established the group ARfD of 0.016 µg/kg bw/day for the sum of atropine and scopolamine. Therefore, a study was conducted on barley samples from organic and conventional production systems, in order to quantify the presence of atropine and scopolamine by LC-MS/MS. In all of the tested samples, both TAs were detected at concentrations above the LOD. The most contaminated sample was from the organic production, with the sum of atropine and scopolamine being 3.2 µg/kg. In order to evaluate the consumer risk from At and Sc in barley-based products, the EFSA framework for acute dietary exposure assessment was applied. The exposure was assessed for seven population groups consuming barley-based foods and beverages: toddlers, children, adolescents, adults, elderly, vegetarians, and pregnant women. The estimated daily intake, calculated according to the three consumption scenarios, did not exceed the established ARfD value. Since barley is not the only source of TA intake in Serbia, a prospective study on TA exposure should be performed in order to monitor TA concentrations, estimate exposure, and manage the risk.

Abstract This study examines consumer awareness, perception, and adoption of organic food products in Amravati city, with special emphasis on the influence of trust, labeling, and information sources. Primary data were collected from 100 respondents using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation analysis. The findings indicate that consumers generally perceive organic foods as healthier, safer, and environmentally friendly. Trust in certification and labeling strongly influences purchase decisions, while high price and limited availability remain major barriers to regular adoption. The correlation results confirm a significant positive relationship between consumer perception and adoption behavior, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. The study highlights the need for improved labeling transparency, consumer awareness programs, and affordable pricing strategies to enhance organic food adoption in Tier-2 cities like Amravati. Keywords: Organic Food, Consumer Perception, Adoption, Trust, Labeling, Amravati City.

Purpose This study explores the food choices made by the Roma community in Belfast, with a particular focus on how health and sustainability preferences are expressed. Design/methodology/approach An ethnographic methodology was employed, incorporating semi-structured interviews with 14 Roma women recruited through a local community organisation. Findings Thematic analysis revealed a preference for home cooked meals of fresh food, with a distinct cultural categorisation of these food types as Roma food while ultra-processed and convenience foods were identified as “Northern Irish”. There was an expressed preference for foods perceived as healthy and nutritious despite findings that nutrition is low amongst this social group. Sustainable food knowledge was limited to ethical and organic production, suggesting a need for greater sustainability awareness and promotion amongst the Roma. Research limitations/implications The study's small sample size and location-specific focus may limit broader generalisation; however findings suggest interventions to improve knowledge and awareness and incentivise behaviour change in favour of more nutritious and sustainable choices should account for low literacy levels and should be co-produced with the Roma to be culturally appropriate and avoid paternalist approaches which reinforce their social exclusion. Originality/value Limited research is available regarding the Roma's food behaviours and dietary health, with seemingly nothing written about their role of sustainability in their food choices. The findings address a significant gap in our knowledge about this marginalised group by contributing cultural perspectives on the motivations and barriers affecting their food choices, with particular regard to health and sustainability.

Abstract The rising consciousness of health, wellness, and environmental sustainability has created a substantial shift in consumption patterns from chemical cosmetics to organic cosmetics. The paper discusses the impact of demographics on the purchasing behavior of consumers of organic cosmetics in the city of Amravati. The main aim of the research study is to understand consumer awareness and behavior patterns and to what extent factors such as age, gender, income, education, and occupation of a person act as significant influencers or Decision Factors in buying such products. This research study employed a descriptive research design. The data was collected from 35 participants using a structured research questionnaire targeting the most popular brands in the market of organic cosmetics such as Mamaearth, Biotique, and Khadi Naturals. On the other hand, the secondary data was obtained from periodicals such as research articles published in various research papers and reports. The data thus obtained was processed with the use of various statistics such as percentage analysis and the Chi-square test. The result of the study showed that 'demographics' play a significant role in awareness as well as buying behavior of such cosmetic brands. This research paper adds to the body of academic knowledge with specific insights regarding a Tier III city and offers a significant range of applications to marketeters of such brands as the paper aims at offering some key insights to make such brands a success in emerging Tier III cities. Keywords: Organic Cosmetics, Consumer Purchase Behavior, Demographic Elements, Eco-Friendly Cosmetics.

Influencer marketing has emerged as a prevalent marketing strategy for firms seeking to engage target customers, with significant research identifying various criteria for influencer selection. However, the role of endorsement rate—the proportion of an influencer’s brand-sponsored posts relative to their total social media posts—remains underexplored. This study addresses this gap by investigating how influencers’ endorsement rates affect the effectiveness of their subsequent sponsored posts. Using a multimethod approach, including two field studies and two controlled experiments across diverse platform contexts (e.g., Instagram, Twitter, Douyin), the findings reveal a consistent U-shaped relationship between endorsement rate and consumer engagement with sponsored posts. This pattern arises from the interplay of two countervailing forces: a higher endorsement rate enhances the influencer’s perceived brand recognition, yet it simultaneously raises audience suspicion of manipulative intent. Notably, organic product mentions and consistent brand endorsements can attenuate the impact of endorsement rates on consumer engagement. Beyond advancing research in influencer marketing and brand endorsements, these findings offer marketers a valuable framework for evaluating influencers and making more informed selections.

ABSTRACT This study presents the first comprehensive and historically grounded analysis of the development of certified organic agriculture in Ukraine from the late 1990s to 2021 within the framework of the conventionalization debate. It demonstrates that organic production in Ukraine emerged not as an autonomous ecological alternative, but as a sector rapidly integrated into global capitalist value chains. The export-oriented model of certified organic production has shaped specific patterns of sectoral development, including regional differentiation of land use, a structural bias toward crop production, highly mechanized monocultural specialization, and the persistent marginalization of domestic consumption. These dynamics unfolded in the absence of sustained state financial support, while public authorities for nearly two decades delayed the legal legitimation of organic agriculture. At the same time, export orientation has stimulated the gradual formation of a domestic market and small business development, either through cooperation with large producers or through collective attempts to access domestic consumers.

Purpose The aim of the article is to assess the relationship between Polish consumers’ ability to identify organic food fraud and their demographic characteristics (gender, age, education and professional status), and to determine the most common forms of fraud. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected through a nationwide survey (n = 600 adults) using a structured questionnaire. Relationships were tested using the Pearson χ² test and Cramer’s V coefficient. Findings The analysis showed that contact with organic food fraud was reported by 54% of men and 40% of women, and was most often noticed by individuals aged 65 years or older (70%) and retirees (69%). Statistically significant relationships were found mainly for age and professional status in recognising composition inconsistency (V = 0.27–0.32) and misleading label (V = 0.25–0.26). Counterfeiting most frequently concerned fruits (20%), cold cuts (19.8%) and vegetables (17.5%). Research limitations/implications The obtained results are limited to one country. They can serve as a comparative basis for addressing the problem of organic food counterfeiting in countries at a similar level of development, such as those in Central and Eastern Europe. The presented sample does not accurately reflect the entire population, as it does not encompass all socio-demographic characteristics; however, it can serve as a baseline for future research. Practical implications The results underline the need for educational campaigns for high-risk groups and stricter requirements for transparent labelling. Originality/value This study defines a consumer profile that is more aware and careful when purchasing organic food products that are more expensive and more often counterfeited. To the best of the author’s knowledge, this is the first study of organic consumers in Poland to identify food fraud.