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The latest edition of BIOFACH 2026, held in Nuremberg, once again highlighted that the European organic sector is going through a phase of technical consolidation and strategic maturity. With more than 2,000 exhibitors from nearly 90 countries, the trade fair confirms that the growth of the organic market is no longer based solely on origin…
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Market pressure to develop new ingredients that are more natural, traceable and minimally processed is accelerating demand for sustainable botanical extracts with increasingly stable and well-defined aroma and colour profiles. However, conventional extraction methods can degrade volatile compounds, oxidise natural pigments and alter the final sensory profile. These losses directly affect critical attributes such as…
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Sustainable production models are increasingly spotlighting an undervalued resource: plant-based by-products. Fruit peels, seeds, leaves, stems and oilseed press cakes generated during juicing, pressing or sorting still retain a significant fraction of bioactive compounds, natural pigments, residual aromas and high-value lipids. Far from being waste, these by-products are a strategic feedstock for developing functional ingredients.On…
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Diagnosis: understanding the impact of the current process Animal-free testing: alternative methods to demonstrate efficacy and safety Optimising critical parameters: temperature, time and oxygen Solvent replacement: moving towards physical or natural methods The shift towards cleaner technologies in cosmetics is not a one-off change, but a gradual process that combines technical review, plant adjustments and…
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What upcycling is and why it fits sustainable cosmetics Plant co-products with high bioactive potential How to select raw materials: technical and business criteria Extraction technology: how to choose a cleaner process Supercritical CO₂: purity, performance, and alignment with responsible formulation 1. What upcycling is and why it fits sustainable cosmetics In cosmetics, upcycling means…
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A new generation of aromatic processes Why traditional processes alter aroma Raw materials shaping the new generation of aromas Fresh citrus notes Herbal and aromatic scents Soft spicy aromas Delicate floral aromas Authentic vanilla aroma Extraction technologies: advantages and limitations Sustainability, efficiency and aromatic fidelity 1. A new generation of aromatic processes The perfumery and…
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The European pharmaceutical sector is undergoing a profound transformation. Alongside traditional challenges—such as strict regulation or equitable access to treatments—new demands are emerging, driven by sustainability, digitalisation and personalisation. Within this context, the formulation of API pharmaceutical ingredients has become a strategic priority: it must not only ensure safety and efficacy but also align with…
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Microorganisms play a dual strategic role in the R&D pharmaceutical industry: they act as biological factories for producing medicines and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and they serve as advanced biotechnological tools enabling safer, more sustainable and more efficient production pathways. Through microbial processes, it is possible to obtain antibiotics, vaccines, vitamins, therapeutic enzymes and a…
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