Over 1,000 new fragrances are launched every year, and the perfume industry has a surprisingly large environmental impact for its size. However, updated practices from legendary perfume brands, along with a new generation of sustainable startups, are changing the landscape for the fragrance industry. Eco-Friendly Fragrances Trends In part 1 […]
White Biotechnology and Whiter Laundry: the Pioneering Henkel Group
Germany’s Henkel Group is behind some of the world’s most famous brands, including Persil, Loctite, Fa, and Purex. Today, the legendary brand is leading new innovations in sustainability and white biotechnology. The History of the Henkel Group Founded in Aachen in 1876, the Henkel Group was first known for laundry […]
Personal Care on the Inside: The Kao Corporation
Japan’s Kao Corporation makes beauty and personal care products, but it’s a brand with a mission. For over 130 years, the company has been enriching lives and working for a better future. With a portfolio of famous products, Kao is quietly shaping the future. History of Kao Corporation In 1887, […]
Sustainability in High-End Cosmetics: Innovations in Packaging
More and more brands are embracing eco-friendly cosmetics packaging, and consumers are welcoming these changes. But sustainable packaging remains a challenge in luxury personal care brands, where the packaging is often as iconic and distinctive as the product itself. Today, high-end beauty brands and the companies that supply them are […]
Big Changes in Chocolate Supply
The past year has signalled some major changes in the global chocolate supply, and the future indicates a massive transformation in how chocolate is grown and produced around the world. Let’s look at the state of chocolate. A Brief History of Chocolate Production Although chocolate is a New World crop, […]
First Fruits: How Plants Become Products
From the foods we eat to the clothes we wear, nearly everything we use and consume has plant-based origins. In fact, the value chain for consumer goods often begins before the plants are even grown, in seeds and soil. It’s obvious that plants are necessary for life, and necessary for […]
Knorr: A Historic Brand Works for a Sustainable Future
With nearly 200 years of history, Knorr remains a top-selling global brand. Today, they are embracing their legacy of flavor and quality, while working on a better future for all of us. Around the world, more than 75% of people eat a diet based on just 12 plants and 5 […]
What Can FMCG Brands Anticipate in the Year Ahead?
The ongoing effects of the global pandemic have swept aside traditional business projections and transformed the global marketplace. As vaccines roll out across Europe, what can we expect for 2021? Covid precautions and restrictions have transformed daily life for millions of people around the world. Many people quickly (and perhaps […]
