After a break of more than 2 years, finally, in July 2022 the worlds’s leading trade fairs for organic food and natural cosmetics finally was held again as hybrid event, allowing physical attandance. ADSI took part as exhibitor, demonstrating the difference our scientific services can make for products of excellence. Despite the unusual time of the year the atmosphere was great and everybody seemed to enjoy the international exchange after an extended period of abstinence. Ecological trends and the investigation into natural compounds for the cosmetics industry are still booming. Along with well established product lines many inspirational innovations ensured an atmosphere of change.