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Digital and technology transformation are two of the most popular buzzwords around today. However, beyond the industry jargon, there is a real need for next-gen technology that pushes businesses, industries, and boundaries. Known to be one of the most conservative and slow industries, there is a real need to innovate and produce outcomes faster than […]

“Current chemical data analysis is currently too isolated, requires too much training, or is limited to manually reading through journals. A scalable solution means more brains can find more scientific nuances and design more solutions that tackle more problems, which disrupt more markets.” R&D is full of unknowns. By the time you learn that a […]

The beauty industry thrives on innovation. With global sales expected to exceed US$131 billion in 2019, skin care remains the beauty industry’s biggest category. Asia Pacific will be the one of the most important region in both value terms and as the key origin for skin care trends. Emerging markets in this region, including China, […]

Merck, the world’s oldest operating chemical and pharmaceutical company, as well as one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, has been around for almost 350 years. Its 50,000 employees in 66 countries work together on innovative solutions and the newest technologies.  In 2016, the company invested a total of 2 billion euros in […]

A new international study¹ revealed that a third of consumers are now choosing to buy from brands they believe are doing social or environmental good, and more than one in five  respondents said they would actively choose a brand  if it made their sustainability credentials clearer on its packaging and in its marketing. This represents […]

Consumers and industry needs are changing fast and we must stay ahead of the curve, says PepsiCo VP Nutrition R&D. Innovation is about creating value. And since nearly every item manufactured (in fact 96% of all goods) is touched in some way by special ingredients, innovation has a profound impact on the daily life of […]

Innovation has become a long-term driver of financial performance and value creation in the chemical industry, and it can provide enormous competitive advantage for companies. However, in a challenging business environment it is always difficult to find the resources and commitment for long-term and transformational innovation – especially for projects that pay off only after […]

Volatile commodity and raw material prices are affecting every industry from chemicals, supermarkets to white goods, electronics and automotive. Volatile and unstable global markets have widespread implications for manufacturing organizations. From rising energy costs to unexpected fluctuations in raw material prices and currencies, unforeseen obstacles are threatening to destabilize supply chains and make it difficult […]