Zero-carbon laundry? Unilever and Oxford University tackle emissions of everyday cleaning

Unilever highlights that renewable detergents in the industry is still “emerging,” so the supply of more sustainable ingredients needs to increase, and costs must come down before it can become...

Givaudan aims to capture Gen Z’s olfactive “love codes” through fragrance

The project, which will be showcased in an immersive experience in New York, Paris and Dubai, aims to capture the “unfiltered, unstaged and inclusive” expression of emotions that characterizes the...

Enhancing skin-body-mind: Shiseido unlocks ancient “wakan ingredients,” creates beauty algorithm

Wakan ingredients have been used for centuries to balance physical and mental health. Now, the research has “connected the pieces of knowledge in the two companies.” The results of the research will...

3,500 year old balm unearthed in Egyptian mummy offers “sensory bridge to the ancient past”

By creating the smells, researchers hope to provide a multisensory experience to visitors exploring history, allowing them to connect with the past through a “uniquely olfactory day” that “bridges a...

Study reveals what soaps make humans more attractive to mosquitos

Consumer safety might be a new aspect for the industry to consider when formulating their products, as some scents, such as coconut or vanilla, are found to be repellent. Knowing what scents to avoid...

Q1 results: LVMH and Givaudan successfully brace economic headwinds as BASF sales take a hit

LVMH is triumphant in its financial statement, sharing its enthusiasm with shareholders with the company’s stock up over 4.5% today. The company’s start of the year has been “excellent within a...

Univar Solutions claims three-year “transformation” has paid off and Apollo deal is the “right path forward”

It’s too early to say who Apollo – which describes itself as a high-growth alternative asset manager – may have lined up for Univar Solutions. And also what taking the company private will...

Caldic merges with Connell expanding into specialty chemicals and Asia-Pacific market

Caldic has a presence in Europe, North America and Latin America. With the merger, Caldic flags that its turnover will be approximately €3 billion (US$3.19 billion).Caldic and Connell have operations...