Fermentation is considered a traditional processing method to increase the shelf life of food products and improve the taste of food raw materials. Fruits and berries contain many nutrients and are an acceptable substrate for fermentation by lactic acid bacteria. Lactiplantibacillus plantarum is used as a starter or additional culture for the fermentation process of raw materials of plant and animal origin due to its environmental stability and metabolic versatility. The aim of the study is to review the results of scientific studies of the effect of L. plantarum fermentation on the chemical composition, bioactive compounds, volatile compounds and organoleptic properties of fruits and berries. The material for this study was 49 scientific publications. The search for scientific literature in English and Russian on the topic of the study was carried out in the bibliographic databases Scopus, Web of science, PubMed and Google Scholar. The period 2019– 2025 was adopted as the time frame for the review of scientific publications. An algorithm in accordance with the PRIZMA protocol was used to review the subject field of the conducted study. Scientific search and review of scientific publications on the topic of the study showed that L. plantarum is an effective probiotic for the fermentation of carbohydrate-rich fruit substrates in order to improve the taste and functionality of fruit products due to microbial activity. Fruits fermented with L. plantarum contain many volatile substances, have a higher content of functional compounds and exhibit better biological activity, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory effects on intestinal microflora, compared with unfermented fruits. Review and analysis of the chemical composition of fermented products, their nutritional value provides the necessary information for the development of functional foods based on fruits processed by fermentation using L. plantarum. At the same time, it should be noted that there is no analysis and scientific conclusions about the strain specificity of L. plantarum in metabolism, the safety of L. plantarum fermented fruit products, and the characteristics of changes in the aroma of various fruits after fermentation with L. plantarum. Future research should focus on toxicology, immunology and molecular nutrition techniques to analyze in detail the functionality of various fermented fruit and vegetable products and to establish the metabolic characteristics of different L. plantarum strains. The results of future research will contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the health benefits of L. plantarum fermented fruit products for humans and to the development and production of quality functional foods.

Dairy desserts are gaining popularity due to their focus on a wide target segment of consumers, which makes them not only an excellent dessert product, but also with functional properties. The article presents an analytical review of scientific information sources of domestic and foreign works. The authors propose technologies and quality assessment of various types of whipped dairy products, as well as the role of whipped dairy desserts (such as soufflé) in a balanced diet. The analysis shows that whipped products with a foam structure are of great among food producers and consumers. The authors propose technologies and quality assessment of various types of whipped dairy products, as well as the role of whipped dairy desserts (such as soufflé) in a balanced diet. The analysis shows that whipped products with a foam structure are of great interest among food producers and consumers. In industrial milk processing plants, not only secondary raw materials of animal origin are used to expand the range and increase the nutritional and biological value of products, but also vegetable. It is possible to expand the range of whipped dairy desserts at dairy enterprises thanks to the use of a wide selection of raw materials, both animal (skimmed milk, whey, egg whites) and plant origin, food and technological additives with high nutritional and biological value. In the technology of preparing whipped products, various plant raw materials are used (carrageenans, agar-agar, aquafaba, fruit raw materials), which acts as foaming agents and stabilizers due to the content of protein and pectin substances in them. According to the results of the analysis of sources, the main trends in the works of foreign authors are reduced to the use of non-traditional sources in technology (phenolic compounds, dietary fiber, etc.), domestic developments are aimed at using stabilizers and secondary milk processing products.

The article presents the results of a study of methods for the identification of genetically modified soybeans using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The aim of the study was to control the quality of vegetable raw materials - soybeans by PCR. In the course of the work, modern laboratory devices (“Real-time CFX Connect”, “Rotor-Gene 6000”) and specialized reagents “Vet-Factor” were used. The technique included several stages: sampling, DNA isolation, reaction and analysis of the results. It has been experimentally established that the nutrient content in the studied soybean samples has differences. The genetically modified soybeans showed a decrease in protein, fat, fiber, and phosphorus levels by 3.0–12.0% compared with native soybeans. At the same time, the calcium content in GM soybeans is 11% higher. Based on the data obtained, the authors recommend using native soybeans for food production, and GM soybeans mainly for feed production. The conducted studies have confirmed the effectiveness of using the PCR method for the identification of GMOs in plant raw materials. The data obtained can be used to improve the quality control system of agricultural products and ensure food security.

Animal husbandry is one of the most important branches of the agro-industrial complex of the Novosibirsk region, which, due to the specifics of its activities, is closely related to veterinary medicine and ecology. In modern conditions of animal husbandry, issues of veterinary and environmental regulation are of great importance, since they ensure the protection of animal health, protect the environment and allow the rational use of animal waste products in agricultural production. Veterinary regulation of animal husbandry is a set of legal norms that cover the activities of veterinary specialists and other persons related to animal husbandry, processing, sale, and transportation of animal products. The purpose of such regulation is to protect animals from diseases, produce veterinary–safe livestock products, and protect the population from diseases common to humans and animals. Veterinary regulation in the Russian Federation is regulated, in particular, by the Law of the Russian Federation “On Veterinary Medicine” and other regulatory acts, including government acts and documents issued by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation and the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance. Animal husbandry, like any other branch of the economy, has a certain harmful effect on the environment. The unsystematic development of this industry affects the depletion of land, water resources and biological diversity. The demand for livestock products is growing every year, so it is important in the industry to reduce the negative impact of production on the environment and effectively use natural resources. In addition, the maximum use of advanced technologies in animal husbandry would help reduce the harm that this industry causes to the environment. Environmental regulation of animal husbandry is aimed at protecting the environment from the negative effects of agricultural production, including livestock farms and complexes. It is important to note that the legal regulation of the impact of livestock enterprises on the environment has not yet been formed, as industrial livestock production has not achieved a balance between social, economic and environmental problems.

Lawn is one of the main elements of landscaping of any territory, where the effect of fast and high-quality landscaping is fundamental. To solve this issue, many manufacturers offer short-lived but rapidly developing types of herbs (grassland ryegrass) or try to dilute high-quality grass mixtures with them, which subsequently negatively affect the quality of the herbage and require additional costs. In this work, the germination rate, the dynamics of the formation of the density of shoots of the herbage and the decorative coating were studied at different sowing periods, various grass mixtures. As a result, it was found that the lowest rates of shoot formation are formed during the sowing of grass mixtures in the autumn (1.9-2.2 thousand units/m²), and the highest (17.2 – 24.1 thousand units/m²) during the spring sowing period. It has been established that the dynamics of shoot formation strongly depends on the sown grass mixture. Thus, the highest rates in terms of standing density were achieved on single-species meadow bluegrass crops, which, due to their characteristics, formed 100% coverage of the territory at all sowing periods and had a closed-diffusion addition, which means that this grass mixture forms an almost continuous stand resistant to systematic mowing.

In modern crop production, the development of methods for pre-sowing seed treatment is of particular relevance. One promising area is the use of modified bentonites as growth promoters and protective agents. This study was conducted on spring wheat seeds that were treated for 5 minutes in 0.5% aqueous suspensions of the activated natural mineral bentonite modified with various amino acids and humates. Untreated seeds served as controls. Analysis of the obtained data showed a significant effect of modified bentonite on the indicators of germination energy and seed germination. Values of germination energy of treated seeds exceeded control ones by 10-21.9%. Morphometric studies revealed a significant increase in the length of seedlings treated with Na-clay with glycine and lysine, and their stimulating effect on the growth of the main root. The best results on the development of the root system were demonstrated by samples treated with Na-clay with asparagine (4.3-4.6 roots). The highest concentration of antioxidants was observed in the pure Na-clay system (208.3 mg/100 g).

The article provides a historical analysis of the phased introduction of the concepts of “economic security”, “food security”, “self-sufficiency of agricultural production”. The main regulatory legal acts of Russia adopted in order to ensure economic security in Russia in the future until 2030 are considered. The problem of food security and participation in the solution of this state task of the process of beekeeping development in the regions of Russia is investigated. In order to identify the self-sufficiency of the population in honey, a comparative analysis of statistical data on the export and import of honey in Russia in the period 2015-2023 with the indicators of the leading countries - producers and consumers of honey in the world was carried out. Regional features and conditions for the development of beekeeping in the regions of Russia are studied. The dynamics and features of the production of various types and collection of wild hive honey in the regions of Russia are calculated. A comparative analysis of the results achieved was carried out and 20 leading regions of Russia in the collection of fruits and berries, honey from one hectare were identified. Natural, climatic and man-made factors affecting the dynamics of honey production are determined. A brief description of the production of fruits and vegetables in the regions as a factor in ensuring food security and the relationship between the volume of success achieved and the production of honey is given. The problems faced by beekeepers and proposals for solving these problems are formulated. The results obtained confirm the thesis that the development of beekeeping and the honey market in Russia is an important direction for ensuring the country’s food security and sustainable development of rural areas.

The article is devoted to the analysis of the potato market in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) in the absence of official statistics, taking into account modern economic realities and political circumstances. The potato market in the DPR is facing serious problems – high dependence on imports and price instability, although there are positive trends in potato production and consumption. The study shows that the share of own potato production in the provision of the DPR (only agricultural enterprises and individual entrepreneurs - FLP) is about 1-2%. It has been established that domestic potato consumption is provided almost entirely by imports (98-99%), and there is a very high dependence on potato imports. The sown area of potatoes in agricultural enterprises and individual entrepreneurs increased by more than 20% in 2015-2018. The yield of potatoes on irrigated lands is more than 2 times higher than the yield of potatoes on lands without irrigation. The average price of potatoes in the DPR is generally lower than in the neighboring Rostov region – by 2-15%. As a conclusion, the adoption of measures aimed at reducing dependence on the external import of potatoes and ensuring market pricing mechanisms for potatoes in the long term is justified.

The article covers the analysis of intellectual property development trends in the field of biotechnology, including food technologies, and bioeconomy on the example of structural units of the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU). Currently, there is a significant growth of patent activity of production organizations in the field of biotechnology and food technologies. Accordingly, there are prerequisites for increasing the share of intellectual property in the above spheres and among higher schools. In order to analyze the intellectual property objects of FEFU and compare the existing trends with the national trends, the author obtained data from open sources on registered intellectual property objects of FEFU for the full 5 years from 2020 to 2024. It was determined that the basis of patents of FEFU are intellectual property objects in the field of food technology and biotechnology, and the number of certificates for computer software and databases in the field of bioeconomy is also growing. It is concluded that the university does have a comparable trend with the national trend to increase the number of intellectual property objects in the field of biotechnology and bioeconomy, thus, food science occupies the leading position in the total structure of registered patents in FEFU.

A new theoretical as well as practical analysis of the implementation of digitalization of the economy and the impact of artificial intelligence on the labor market is carried out. These factors are fundamentally changing the nature of labor relations, opening new opportunities not only for business, but also for significant growth of our country’s economy. The development of information technologies, the use of artificial intelligence, the automation of processes and the spread of employment platforms lead to new forms of significant increase in labor productivity and, as a consequence, economic growth, which is extremely necessary for our state in the conditions of the SWO, attempts of economic isolation, the imposition of sanctions, the unleashing of economic and real war against the Russian Federation. The introduction of digital platforms, the development of information technologies and the use of artificial intelligence will significantly change the structure of the economy. As part of this trend, new spheres of activity are already being created, such as delivery services, marketplaces like Ozon and others, which create jobs, increase the number of self-employed persons, small and medium-sized entrepreneurs. At the same time, the national program “Digital Economy of the Russian Federation” is primarily aimed at modernizing the Russian economy, increasing its competitiveness, and improving the quality of life of citizens. It includes several federal projects, such as the creation of digital infrastructure, the development of digital education and healthcare, the digitalization of public administration, and others. The implementation of this program will have a positive impact on the economic security of our state, the development of digital infrastructure will make our economy more resistant to external threats. In addition, digital technologies can improve the quality of life of our citizens, solve the problem of the shortage of highly qualified personnel, which, in turn, will help reduce social tension in society and strengthen social stability in the country. And most importantly - to resist economic isolation, sanctions against our state, thereby successfully resolving serious problems and issues in the field of economic security, as well as to contribute to the development of the military-industrial complex and the early successful, victorious completion of the special military operation.