Fermented milk products are the main components of functional nutrition. In response to the increasing demand of the population for fermented milk products, industry experts strive to expand the assortment, develop the latest technologies, and create new types of fermented milk drinks. The main task of creating industrial technologies is a beneficial effect on all organs of the human body. The study of the diversity of the microflora of fermented milk products allows the development of new technologies, giving the products special functionality. Since ancient times mankind has used fermented milk products not only in nutrition, but as a remedy for many diseases. Goat’s milk satisfies the need for a qualitative and quantitative ratio of nutrients. It has unique properties due to its protein composition, such as easy digestibility of milk, therapeutic and dietary properties, natural homogenization, hypoallergenic properties. Taking into account the increased demand for the processing of goat’s milk in Russia, the development of a fermented milk drink technology is urgent. A fermented milk drink based on raw goat’s milk will differ in quality characteristics, functionality and attractiveness for consumers of all age groups of the population, if compared with similar ones made from raw cow milk. The composition and properties of goat’s milk of local breeds of goats, as the main raw material for the production of a fermented milk drink with a functional orientation, have been studied in the research. The selection of starter cultures has been carried out, the use of which contributes to the absence of a pronounced taste and aroma characteristic of dairy products from goat’s milk, and also gives functional properties to the fermented milk drink.

Production of functional products using local raw materials with a high content of biologically active substances is the main trend in the production of non-alcoholic beverages. In this regard, creation of a technological line that ensures not only the quality of the finished product, but also the safety of the functional properties of the feedstock is of great interest. A computer model of a functional soft drink production line, developed using the MasterSCADA 4D software created by a leading domestic company has been. The model emulates the entire production process including the stage of filling the finished product. It is possible to control a real production line provided that communication with an industrial controller, sensors and actuators is installed and configured. A set of technological equipment has been selected for each production stage, from processing raw materials and on down to functional soft drink packaging. Recommendations have been given for water treatment, including a number of technological processes, such as rough water purification and disinfection. There are instructions for preparing sugar syrup using hot method. The characteristics of the recommended plant for hydrodynamic extraction from plant raw materials has been presented. A factor intensifying the extraction process, in the pulsating action of the extractant between the solid and liquid phases. Production of a functional drink implies using of water as an extractant, so additional methods of intensifying mass transfer processes have been considered in order to increase the percentage of extraction of target components. The use of the effect of ultrasonic, electric, pulse and discrete-pulse fields on raw materials is considered to be the most promising method for the extraction process intensification.

The results of experimental studies of physical and chemical indicators and amino acid composition of raw brewer’s grains from Belorechensky (the Krasnodar Territory) and Maykop (the Republic of Adygea) br eweries have been presented. The purpose of the research is to compare the physicochemical parameters and amino acid composition of raw brewer’s grains obtained pneumatically at the Belorechensk brewery and hydraulically at the Maykop brewery. Analyzes carried out in an accredited laboratory and testing center have shown that fresh grains from both breweries are non-toxic. Both breweries use PILSNER MALT by «Kurskiy Malt» and produce beer using classic technology. The content of sugar and starch in absolutely dry matter is higher in brewer’s grains of the Maykop brewery, which indicates a deeper additional sugar starch used in the technology of the Belorechensk brewery. The presence of essential amino acids methionine, arginine, valine, threonine, etc. characterizes the nutritional value of the grain. The content of crude protein in the brewer grains of the Belorechensk brewery is higher compared to that in the Maykop brewery grains, 5,1% and 4,2%, respectively, and the content of nitrogen-free extractive substances is higher in the brewer grains of the Maykop brewery and makes up 9,3% and 8,8% in spent grains of the Belorechensk brewery. The data obtained are consistent with the data of other researchers. Due to the high moisture content in the Maykop brewer’s grains, its indicators have been determined after moisture draining through a sieve. Analysis of the technological stages of beer production has shown that a pasteurization unit was installed at the Belorechensk brewery before bottling beer, which helps to increase its shelf life and destroy the active action of microorganisms, but to reduce the saturation of the beer taste.

Development of innovative activities in the Russian Federation implicates the creation of safe and, at the same time, full-fledged in composition and consumer properties of specialized food products, as one of the main and promising tasks of the food industry. This is due to the need to provide a modern person’s diet with necessary nutrients and prevention of nutritional diseases. In this regard, development of recipes and production of functional food products using biologically active components of non-traditional plant raw materials growing in the Republic of Adygea and conducting scientific research, including the assessment of quality and biological value, are relevant. The aim of the research is to determine organoleptic, physicochemical parameters and functional properties of experimental samples of soft drinks using extracts from compositions of plant raw materials. During the course of performance phytocomposition models of mixtures of adaptogenic and antioxidant action and for the prevention of iodine deficiency have been developed, the optimal extraction option has been selected, laboratory experimental samples of functional soft drinks have been designed, quality indicators and functional properties have been investigated. The results of studying organoleptic indicators prove that the taste in all samples is quite harmonious and pleasant, with characteristic light herbal tones, the color of drinks ranges from light to rich amber, depending on the composition. The average indicator of antioxidant activity fluctuates between 156 to 244 mg/dm3. Functional food ingredients content (potassium, vitamins C, E, flavonoids and iodine trace element) of experimental samples of functional soft drinks comply with GOST R 56543-2015 Functional drinks. General technical conditions [1] are suitable for systematic consumption in order to improve physiological functions in the human body.

The article presents the results of a long-term study of the world collection of pears, which is one of the largest in the RIPB system. It is kept at the Maykop Experimental Station of the Federal Research Center of the All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources named after N.I. Vavilov» branch and has 875 varieties, 248 species, forms and varieties, and is constantly updated with new samples. The collection includes wild species, as well as Russian and foreign varieties from Europe, America, Asia. The research was carried out in the soil and climatic conditions of the foothill zone of the North Caucasus in 2005–2015. The aim of the research is to study the dependence of biological traits and properties on the origin of samples and to isolate genotypes with the maximum expression of traits for use in breeding. In the research the methodological instructions of the All-Russian Research Institute of Breeding of Fruit Crops and the North Caucasus Center for the Breeding of Fruit, Berry, Flower and Ornamental Crops and Grapes have been used. The analysis of weather conditions has been carried out using meteorological data of the MES of the RIPB Branch. The regularities of the manifestation of signs and biological properties of the studied samples depending on their geographical origin have been established. The varieties that combine a fairly good quality of fruits and other, valuable characteristics have been identified: late flowering for protection from frost – Obilnaya Tuza, Uspenka; resistance to fungal diseases – Vodnik, Utrennyaya Svezhest; early maturity – Borup, Napoca and high regular yield – P. regelii x P. pyrifolia № 2 interspecific hybrid. As a result of many years of studying the world collection of pears the list of isolated genotypes of valuable traits has been added, the use of which contributes to a significant increase in the efficiency of breeding work.

The purpose of the research is to develop a scientifically based system for assessing and allocating unused agricultural lands for the creation of organic agriculture projects.
The Methods. The working hypothesis of the research is based on the assumption of the possibility of priority development of unused lands, including the former reclaimed agricultural ones for organization of organic agricultural production. The subject of the research is systemic and methodological aspects and algorithms for the allocation of unused agricultural plots, as well as the development of projects for the production of organic products on these lands.
The Results. The research proposed an algorithm for assessing the possibility of using waste and fallow lands for creating organic agriculture projects on their basis, which includes several groups of assessments, including general assessments, geo-oriented assessments, environmental assessments, sanitary and phytosanitary assessments. The results of these studies are an exhaustive information base for developing a well-grounded judgment on the possibility of using cultivated land in the implementation of new projects of organic agriculture. The result of solving the algorithm is the implementation of one of two outcomes, the first of which allows you to form a reasonable judgment about the compliance of the land plot with the principles of organic agriculture, and the second rejects this assumption. Assessment of the possibility of using the land under development in organic agriculture projects is the input research block of the enlarged algorithm for creating organic production. Work is carried out on four enlarged blocks in a sequence regulated by the architecture of the proposed algorithm. At each stage, the creation of a project may be rejected, for which special groups and methods of evaluation are used.
The Conclusions. Carrying out research in accordance with the architecture of the developed algorithms allows, at the lowest cost, to develop optimal solutions for the creation and implementation of an organic agriculture project on cultivated, previously unused, agricultural lands.

A phased research work was carried out in the natural and climatic conditions of the southern foothill zone of the North-West Caucasus to study and identify adaptive properties and economically significant traits in various wheat lines bred by the Research Institute of Field Crops in the city of Dingxi, Gansu province (the PRC). The research was carried out to study and isolate grain productivity, resistance to the conditions of the autumn-winter period, lodging and diseases, as well as searching for a new source material for breeding work with a winter wheat crop. The studies included phenological observations, assessment of resistance to abiotic and biotic factors, analysis of sheaf material. In the course of the study, it was revealed that the tested wheat samples had differences in resistance to unfavorable conditions of the autumn-winter period. In the first year of the research, samples No. 1, No. 2 died, so did No. 6 in the second year. The stability of overwintered samples was marked at the level of 7 points. Samples No. 10, No. 11 were characterized by low resistance to lodging. The main part of the studied material of winter wheat had a growing season with sprouts and heading 6-8 days shorter than the standard Grom variety. Sample No. 2 was distinguished by the maximum distribution and development of brown rust, No. 7 – by Septoria disease. The grain yield varied at the level of 90–310 g/m2. Sample No. 4 (310 g/m²) and No. 7 (270 g/m²) showed a significantly higher grain yield than the standard of Grom variety (220 g/m²). The mass of 1 000 grains ranged from 30,0 g to 46,1 g. The height of the plants varied in the range of 55,2–111,9 cm. Sample No. 16 had the longest spike (9,8 cm). According to the number of grains of the main spike and the weight of grain, No. 16 stood out from the main spike. The maximum grain weight per plant was shown by No. 15 (5,6 g), No. 16 (4,8 g), No. 12 (5,1 g). The results of the initial comprehensive assessment indicate the possible use of these lines in agricultural production, as well as a starting material. Prospects for further study have been considered.

The article provides information about one of the areas of work associated with hazel carried out by the Adygh branch of the Federal State Budgetary Institution of Science «Federal Research Center «Subtropical Scientific Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences». The territorial location of this institution is the foothills of the Republic of Adygea, where the objects of the research, i.e. forms and varieties of hazel are located. The institution has been studying hazel since 1995. The article provides data on the collection site where the best forms and known varieties of hazel grow. At the collection site, phenological observations of hazel were carried out from 2017 to 2019. The information is given on the number of forms and varieties of hazel growing on the collection site, on the features of spring vegetation of leaves. The expression «spring vegetation of hazel leaves» implies several spring phenological phases of hazel, such as «beginning of leaf bud swelling»; «massive swelling of leaf buds»; «beginning of leaf bud opening» and «the maximum length of the leaf plate is 5 cm». The meteorological indicators of the studied period from 2017 to 2019 have been indicated. The article discusses the prospects of certain forms and varieties for various breeding purposes. Based on the data presented, it has been concluded that: 2017 was the most unfavorable of the three years of research in the meteorological plan; the earliest leaf vegetation during the three years of research was observed in the «Zakatala» variety; the leaf reaches 5 cm in the «Trapezund» variety and the «Futkurami» variety the very first, and the 20/15 form.

The article discusses some approaches to the system of incentives for employees to achieve the target indicators of enterprise development. Effective labor incentive systems attract and retain highly qualified workers, which positively affects the quality of services provided. The importance of dividing the types of incentives and their impact on the wages of workers has been noted. The greatest effect of incentives for personnel is achieved when the goals of the enterprise and the needs of employees are balanced. The company expresses its gratitude and interest to an employee and evaluates his/her work using material and non-material incentives. This article substantiates the effectiveness of incentives for employees, notes the appropriateness of the forms and methods of incentives chosen by the enterprise. The factors influencing the formation of a highly professional and effective team have been identified. The object of the study is the Tuapse Department of the Azovo-Chernomorsky Basin Branch of FSUE «Rosmorport» (hereinafter – the Enterprise). The purpose of the research is to determine promising directions for the development of the labor incentive system. The article considers the main activities of the Tuapse Department of the Azovo-Chernomorsky Basin Branch of FSUE «Rosmorport» represented by the following types of services: navigation, information, pilotage, dredging, tugboat services, services for the provision of berths for anchorage of ships and provision of crew vessels. A wide range of specialized services requires professionally trained personnel of the enterprise. The qualitative indicators of the personnel of the enterprise have been analyzed according to the following characteristics: education level, suitability for the position held, level of qualifications. The ratio of employees of the enterprise depending on the functional composition has been revealed. The total number of employees of the enterprise, retraining and advanced training, dependence of incentive payments on the length of service have been considered in dynamics for 5 years. Measures to increase the efficiency of the personnel of the Tuapse Department of the FSUE «Rosmorport» Azovo-Chernomorsky Basin Branch have been developed and proposed.

The article analyzes the interrelationships of the main terms and concepts used in the investigation of the regional socio-economic system stability when changing to knowledge economy, digitalization of technological processes and management. The object of the research is complex social, ecological and economic systems of a regional scale. The subject of the research is the conceptual apparatus of the research on the stability of regional systems. Key terms and elements of the conceptual apparatus, related characteristics of regional systems that determine their composition and structure, dynamic characteristics, properties have been analyzed. The statement on the applicability of the principles of self-organization to each of the components of complex regional systems has been substantiated. Distinctive features of the regional social, ecological and economic system as a complex object, such as multicomponent, subjectivity, nonlinearity, as well as the activity of elements, subsystems and the system as a whole, have been considered. A conceptual model of development of such complex self-organizing regional socio-economic systems has been presented which determines the relationship between the concepts and the basic characteristics of systems used in behavior analysis. An approach based on the use of principles of self-organization has been proposed, which allows to present the structure of interrelationships of the basic characteristics of the development of regional systems. These principles include the principle of multivariance, the principle of freedom of choice of decisions according to D. Gabor, as well as the principle of external addition, according to which the assessment of the effectiveness of the functioning of a complex system is assessed at the non-systemic level.

The goal. Marketing research and analysis of the current situation on the Russian healthy food market in general and the Republic of Adygea in particular.
The methods. The results of desk research carried out by the authors, methods of generalization, comparative analysis, induction, decomposition, graphical method were used.
The Results. The article outlines the results of the analysis of the public catering market in Russia in general, and the Republic of Adygea, in particular. Despite the crisis in the economy, the Russian public catering market is quite promising. The capacity of domestic catering is several times higher than the current turnover, which indicates its undersaturation. In addition, the article presents monitoring of the Russian and regional market for healthy food products, which led to the conclusion that public catering networks promoting a healthy lifestyle are recognized as one of the fastest growing segments of the public catering market.
The conclusion. The growth of the Russian and world markets for healthy food is a direct consequence of changes in consumer patterns. Today traditional criteria of consumer choice in the food market (price, taste and quality) are inseparable from a new group of criteria, most of which are indicators of growing popularity for residents of all countries: health and a healthy lifestyle, safety and transparency (consumers want to know what exactly they consume). A healthy lifestyle today is becoming not just a trend, but a lifestyle all over the world.

In the context of digitalization, a special role in increasing the economic potential of the country is played by stimulating innovation and creating favorable conditions for doing business. The May decrees of the President of the Russian Federation determined the national development goals of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2024, which include an increase in the number of organizations implementing technological innovations [1]. At the same time, the priority task is to create conditions for the inflow of long-term financial resources into the economy. The solution to this problem will be facilitated not only by ensuring access for companies in the real sector of the economy to traditional channels of raising capital (bank lending, bonds and shares), but also by developing alternative investment mechanisms such as crowdfunding direct investments. The purpose of this article is to develop a concept for the creation and development of the infrastructure necessary for them by assessing the effectiveness of the current state and problems of the functioning of investment platforms in Russia. At the same time, modern methods of scientific knowledge were used: analysis, synthesis, induction, abstraction. The article substantiates the relevance of using crowdfunding as an important tool for information support of innovative projects (startups) of individuals and legal entities. The state and problems of development of investment platforms in Russia are investigated. At the same time, the factors of low popularity of investment platforms in Russia were identified. In addition, the legislative regulation of investment platforms in Russia was considered. Proposed activities for the development of investment platforms in Russia, such as: developing and conducting a strategic communication campaign, creating and maintaining a Central Repository of Public Sector Case Studies, and creating an underwriting mechanism or bridging fund for PPP projects.

Digital transformation penetrates into all spheres and industries, starting with finance, banking, media, education, manufacturing, healthcare, etc. Transition to digital technologies covers such aspects as organization of processes within a company, work with personnel, external communication. The term «digital transformation» in retail encompasses a range of business opportunities that go beyond mere focus on one technology or hidden strategy such as e-commerce or click-and-pick. Retail digital transformation strategy refers to the trend of creating new and innovative business models that blur the physical and digital worlds by retailers. Traditionally retailing has been among the leading industries in the field of innovation. The pandemic has accelerated the transformation process. Companies with scalable digital capabilities and infrastructure have adapted relatively well to the existing situation, while those who did not have them are forced to try not only to take immediate action, but also to develop their strategies for change. The pandemic has forced retailers to rethink their models digitally. The purpose of the research is to study the features of digital transformation of retail trade, to analyze its main trends. The article discusses current trends in retail digitalization, its key drivers and main problems. The technologies used have been analyzed: data analytics, artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things; examples of their application have been given. Possible ways of introducing digital processes in retail trade enterprises have been proposed.

The article considers peculiarities of the activities of the main participants in the financial market, in particular banking in the context of digitalization and the introduction of artificial intelligence tools. At present, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have a significant impact on human life, both in the process of instant transfers and in conversational interfaces. This affects the financial services sector, and its members are the most active in introducing disruptive AI innovations. Therefore, in order to increase the level of competitiveness, modern banks should act as locomotives in addressing issues of implementation, use of digital technologies and acceleration of methods of remote work. The COVID-19 pandemic has made its own adjustments to the concept of interaction of financial institutions with customers, for most of whom remote services have become an integral part of everyday life. The increasing demand for telecommuting services of financial institutions stimulates the creation of digital platforms that take into account both the processes of global digitalization and the changed demands of consumers in the context of a pandemic. This article provides an analytical overview of trends, obstacles and prospects for the integration of financial ecosystems and marketplaces in the Russian market. The necessity of using an integrated approach in developing the rules for the functioning of financial ecosystems in the formation of an adequate development strategy, which will ensure the creation of a fair competitive environment in the financial market, has been substantiated. The aim of the research is to identify the main trends and patterns in the financial services market, as well as to determine the vector for further development of financial ecosystems formed using artificial intelligence tools. To achieve this goal such general scientific methods as theoretical generalization, analysis and synthesis, comparative analysis, systems approach, etc. have been used.

Development of an enterprise in a market environment is a complex process of interaction and mutual influence of multidirectional factors. This requires effective control, which allows not only to determine the operational state of an enterprise, but also to assess its strategic stability in the future. In this regard, the relevance of the search for effective tools for assessing the sustainability of an enterprise in the process of strategic control increases. The purpose of the research is to develop guidelines for assessing the sustainability of an enterprise based on an analysis of existing theoretical approaches. The methodological basis of the research is a structural and functional approach, which provides for taking into account not only functional, but also structural aspects in the methodology for assessing the sustainability of an enterprise. To achieve the goal of the research the following methods were used: theoretical generalization, analysis and synthesis, system approach, comparative and structural analysis. The system of indicators for the development of an economic entity, which makes it possible to assess the stability of an enterprise in quantitative, qualitative and structural components, which contributes to an increase in the level of validity of decisions, as well as an algorithm for an integral assessment of the development of an enterprise, which makes it possible to implement strategic controlling of enterprise stability have become the results of the research. The scientific novelty of the proposed materials lies in the development of theoretical and methodological approaches to assessing the sustainability of enterprise development in the process of strategic controlling. Theoretical significance of the research lies in the development of methodological foundations for the formation of an effective system of strategic controlling at an enterprise. The practical significance lies in the substantiation of tools for assessing the sustainability of an enterprise in a strategic perspective. The results can be used in strategic enterprise management. Formation of an adequate, reliable and objective information base for assessing the sustainability of its development is a prerequisite for effective strategic controlling. On this basis further analysis is carried out and measures are developed to improve the management process. Assessment of development sustainability is an important part of controlling the functioning of an enterprise.

The purpose of the research is to summarize the experience in updating and methodological research of the building complex. The scientific novelty of the results of the performed review consists in formulating the features of construction as a key branch of the economy, defining the concept and structure of the building complex; analysis of the current state of the building complex. Construction has specific features that distinguish it from other branches of material production. The location of the construction complex is extremely uneven, due to the economic development of the state territory. Perspective in the construction complex should be considered: construction technological clusters, uniting the production link of the construction complex; construction economic clusters developing due to groupings of industrial and economic companies within the framework of investment and construction projects; construction of economic sub-clusters that unite the private and public sectors on the basis of common interests. The main factors influencing the level of innovative development of the investment and construction complex of the region are factors of the business climate and personnel policy; strong correlations between indicators of the economic environment in the investment and construction complex.