in foodservice, cocoa and chocolate have always been one of the most popular ingredients.  Cargill expects high growth in these indulgence categories in coming years, driven by consumer demand for multi-sensorial experiences, healthy indulgence, and conscious consumption.” According to Cargill’s 2024 proprietary TrendTracker® study, APAC consumers have a strong and growing appetite for novelty and experimentation,[…]

further affirm the role of CefiraProtect CLR™ in maintaining youthful and healthy skin. As a daily skincare companion, CefiraProtect CLR™ stands out by aligning with the growing consumer demand for sustainable, vegan, and environmentally friendly products, making it a comprehensive solution for modern skincare needs. Its incorporation into facial skincare routines can provide effective protection[…]

and measurement, essential for maintaining safety and compliance. Progress in toxicological prediction and assessment: learn about cutting-edge research in toxicology, predictive modelling, and new approaches to enhance consumer protection. Progress in risk assessment: explore advanced methods for assessing risk, ensuring packaging safety across diverse food environments. Food Contact Materials in circular economy: engage in discussions[…]

Bars are a globally popular format for nutrition on the go. But when it comes to satisfying key consumer trends, two major stumbling blocks are holding the market back: it’s difficult to add lots of protein without a negative impact on texture, and it’s tricky to create cereal bars that are not high in sugar.[…]

It’s essential for brands across the dynamic global food, beverage, and supplement markets to identify and stay ahead of the trends influencing consumer behaviors and attitudes in the upcoming year. These markets have been affected by an overarching sense of unpredictability and instability, with consumers confronting issues like global conflict, price sensitivity, and increasing strain on[…]

indeed possible to have both, and the answer lies in Biotech. It’s time to make some noise around Biotech, create clarity for both brands and the end consumer through education, and drive positive change in the industry. According to Grand View Research, a market research company, “the global biotech ingredients market size was $1.61 billion[…]

to formulate in a wide range of food, beverage, and supplement product formats. Available in multiple powder and liquid forms, it offers formulation flexibility to meet diverse consumer needs. Plant-based, Upcycled & Traceable. NutriLeads extracts Benicaros from fresh carrot pomace with a fully traceable value chain, beginning with the farms where the carrots are grown.[…]

positive sustainability impact beyond just reducing carbon footprints. These ingredients are designed to meet rigorous performance standards while advancing the movement towards more sustainable fabric care as consumers increasingly prioritize eco-friendly choices. Mirapol® Hygiene Boost: A breakthrough solution designed to combat fabric “permastink.” This innovative polymer provides superior, long-lasting freshness in laundry products by[…]

for synthetic polymers, and by optimizing their molecular properties, different styling attributes and benefits can be achieved. As the demand for eco-friendly ingredients in hair care rises, consumer s increasingly expect these ingredients to offer the same styling capabilities and performance as traditional products. To meet these expectations, Ashland has developed a range of biopolymers[…]

picked up and brought knowledge. It is wonderful to see that there is a joint ambition the future. Cleaning products must become more sustainable. Both driven by consumer demands and European laws. Trends and developments in the market were an important topic during the conference. But laws and regulations were also discussed in depth. Because[…]

For the 2024 edition of the Sepawa Congress, we designed new exciting solutions to meet consumers’ demand and market trends. Our research and development team creates formulations based on our broad portfolio of dry surfactants, which are ideal for creating solid formats that help reducing single-use plastics and limit water transport.   Powder-to-Foam  This vegetable[…]

Croda Consumer Care is delighted to participate in Sepawa 2024, showcasing our wide range of sustainable ingredients across Croda Beauty, Croda Home Care, and Croda’s fragrance expertise from Iberchem and Parfex.   As an industry leader focused on delivering solutions that meet the demands of consumers and regulatory standards, we continue to drive advancements in sustainability. […]

the sector’s energy input is consumed as feedstock (fuel used as a raw material rather than a source of energy). Indeed, it is the largest industrial energy consumer and the largest consumer of oil, gas, and coal raw materials of all the industrial sectors. 95% of all manufactured products rely on chemicals in one[…]

aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, which underscored the necessity for a resilient and secure domestic supply chain. These strategies aim to bring manufacturing operations closer to the consumer base in North America, driven by the need to reduce dependency on foreign suppliers, ensure supply chain security, and respond swiftly to market demands. The push for[…]

own Technical Advisor, Dr Oliver Hofmann, will run a Q&A session entitled ‘What are your cosmetic formulation challenges?‘. From safety and stability to ingredient compatibility and key consumer trends, this session will deliver on some of the most pressing concerns for formulators. This year’s Formulation Lab will be presented in association with Shieling Laboratories and[…]

We’ve witnessed a remarkable surge in demand for sustainable products, particularly in recent years, 3 times higher compared 2021. Initially, the high-end cosmetic application, known for its consumer-driven sustainability focus, drove much of this demand. However, we are now seeing a significant shift as pharmaceutical companies increasingly prioritize sustainable packaging solutions. Their primary concerns[…]

and innovators. Advances in Technology and Sustainability Spotlighted A central theme of the summit was the need for continuous innovation in a fast-evolving market driven by consumer demands for quality, efficacy, and sustainability. Ms YAN Jiangying, Chairperson of the China Association of Fragrance, Flavor, and Cosmetic Industries (CAFFCI), delivered a keynote speech where she[…]

of more sustainable blister packaging solutions, all suitable for running on standard blister packaging machines. Most recently, the company introduced a pharma-grade blister film with 30% post- consumerrecycled content (PCR) on a mass balance basis. The solution incorporates partner company Alpek Polyester’s Octal rDPET™ Sheet technology and, when combined with TekniPlex’s Teknilid® Push polyester[…]

clinical testing equipment and collaborative workspaces based on best practices of Lubrizol’s clinical testing in Barcelona, Spain. It is designed to offer state-of-the-art claim substantiation, sensory evaluation and consumer insight generation, as well as training and education programs. The center enhances Lubrizol’s technical services capabilities to provide customized and comprehensive support to its customers, as well[…]

invests significant resources in these ingredients, but when it comes to communication, the cosmetics market faces a major issue with misinformation, fake news, and incorrect information reaching consumer s through social media and other channels, especially regarding cosmetic ingredients. At the moment it is fashionable to say, for example, that you cannot use a certain[…]

would like to enhance the sustainability of these processes, on the other hand we aim at increasing the use of immobilized enzymes in those fields where the consumer preference for compounds derived from natural sources is rapidly expanding (e.g., food, cosmetic fields).   Biocatalysis in Continuous Flow As mentioned above, one of the main advantages[…]

on all of this put together.   It is a step change that will touch every part of a business. The “bot” that helps you navigate a consumer service site is suddenly more intelligent. The model that predicts your supply chain needs, is more accurate. Large technical data sets yield previously undiscoverable insights. Your car[…]

    Consumer s consider sun protection an essential step in their skincare routines. They search for products they can count on for protection and easily build into their everyday routine. They want products that have anti-aging properties, are environmentally safe, vegan, and cruelty-free, have fewer ingredients, and have sustainable packaging. Lubrizol Life Science[…]

They were impressed by the fact that it is backed by three clinical trials published in excellent journals, to back its anti-acne and anti-inflammatory effects and describing the mechanism of action. The judges also acknowledged that the product has a strong relevance to the market with clear consumer demand and strong commercial success.   https://www.synbalance.care/probiotics/formulations/[…]

of more sustainable blister packaging solutions, all suitable for running on standard blister packaging machines. Most recently, the company introduced a pharma-grade blister film with 30% post- consumer recycled content (PCR) on a mass balance basis. The solution incorporates partner company Alpek Polyester’s Octal rDPET™ Sheet technology and, when combined with TekniPlex’s Teknilid® Push polyester[…]

on size, industry, quality of earnings, growth, and current economic/market factors, multiples can range from an average of 10.5x for a specialty chemical manufacturer to 16x for consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies.   Keep in mind that these are just averages. Buyers will adjust their offer based on their assessment of the strength of the[…]

Codes that give each product package a Unique Digital Identity Travagliato, 7 May 2024 – Quality, transparency, information are the cornerstones that reflect the needs of Italian consumer s and therefore of manufacturers, who are expected to respond with a targeted approach to achieve innovation and traceability. In this context, Antares Vision Group – Italian[…]

sports and active lifestyle nutrition, medical nutrition or general dietary supplements, Cargill can help. The company can offer expertise as well as ingredients, helping you to support consumers in living healthier, longer and happier lives. With this in mind, its theme at Vitafoods Europe 2024 (May 14-16, Geneva) is ‘Nourishing across life stages’. At[…]

lab samples, thus removing communication barriers and improving the efficiency at which companies deliver their products to market.   Driven by increasing regulatory scrutiny and heightened end- consumerexpectations, customers in the fashion and textile industries are increasingly seeking systemic, data-driven, end-to-end Total Quality Assurance solutions that enhance transparency and traceability, throughout the lab sample[…]

“The average consumer is someone reasonably well-informed, observant and circumspect — no one is expected to protect fools from the consequence of their folly”  EU Cosmetic Regulation 1223/2009   It’s here! The long-awaited Second Edition of: Help! I’m Covered in Adjectives – Cosmetic Claims & The Consumer. Dive into the world of cosmetic claims with[…]

comes from the fusion of words that characterize us: “WE” for team spirit and our common goal of guaranteeing reliable and authentic sun protection to the consumer. “NEO”, of Greek origin, meaning “New”, to highlight our significant innovations in improving evaluation methods. “EOS”, goddess of dawn and sister of Helios, symbolizing[…]

provider for high value personal care brands.” “I see the acquisition of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics as a significant step forward for Care Chemicals. Customers as well as consumer s increasingly demand high value natural ingredients,” said Christian Vang, President of the Clariant Business Unit Care Chemicals and the Americas region. “I extend a warm welcome[…]

to be seen with this technology. Visitors can also have an in-booth home sweet home customer experience with BeautyPersonas Next Gen concept crafted to empower consumer choices in beauty and help brands target their needs. This vision of the next beauty consumer profiles is brought to life in a new collection[…]

CLR™ (INI: Annona Cherimola Fruit Extract) show it is the first cosmetic active ingredient with real clinical proof for positively influencing the entire skin-brain feedback loop.   For consumers the need for stress relief and relaxation is high. Skin and mind are closely connected. If our skin is in balance, we feel good in our[…]

stems from the misinterpretation (and miscommunication) of research findings, where fragranced skincare products were identified as common causes of skin reactions. While this doesn’t apply universally, many consumer s have embraced it as truth. Yann Chilvers, Co-Founder at Covalo, emphasises, “For brands, removing fragrances without having a concrete reason would be to neglect the role[…]

look with luxurious PMMA-like aesthetics. Studies prove it provides superior soft focus performance over PMMA and polyethylene products. In a blind test of 15 participants to gauge consumer preference in a pressed powder containing Naturecel 793 vs. talc, 100% said they preferred the feel of Naturecel 793 over talc. Another new ingredient that will be[…]

with five polypropylene manufacturers, worldwide. Fully recyclable, the high-performance polypropylene resins produced using UNIPOL® PP process technology are ubiquitous and can be found in automotive parts, packaging, and consumer goods. For more information visit UNIPOL® PP technology.   About Grace Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace, a Standard Industries[…]

patients can receive interactive instructions on how to take the medication correctly, including proper dosing and appropriate storage methods.   Moreover, AR could be used to provide consumer s a further verification about product authenticity, ensuring they are not counterfeit, thereby increasing patient safety, and improving therapy adherence through notifications, tracking progress and offering incentives[…]

COSMOPACK AWARDS CATEGORIE E NOME DEL PRODOTTO Hair care Formula Art Cosmetics srl (IT) – Pav. 15 – Booth A14-B9 – Unstoppable Brow & Hair Wax Colep Consumer Products (PT) – Pav. 18 – Booth C38-D37 – Active Spirit No-Wash Hair Refresher; Dry Shampoo Lotion-to-Powder Intercos Group (IT) – Pav. 15 – Booth C10-D9 -[…]

professionals to focus on complex tasks.   With recall management, automated record-keeping ensures comprehensive documentation of manufacturing processes, essential for tracing issues to their source and ensuring consumer safety. Additionally, AI systems can learn from each data batch, improving their accuracy and efficiency and enabling proactive quality management.   Which industry is ahead in terms[…]