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 […]
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, […]
Nivea Makes Huge Sustainability Strides in 2020
This year has been filled with unprecedented challenges, and the incredible logistic, staffing, and supply chain changes around the world have created setbacks for many brands. But Nivea and Beiersdorf have been making steady progress on a wide range of sustainability initiatives. Nivea’s sustainability goals are ambitious and comprehensive, addressing […]
Products with Purpose: A Values-Driven Generation Reshapes the Workplace and the Marketplace
Companies are facing increasing regulatory pressure to become sustainable. But these initiatives also pose an opportunity to recruit a new generation of employees and customers who seek businesses that share their values. Around the world, more than 1.2 billion jobs depend on a healthy environment. From fishing to forestry, climate […]
Rethinking Packaging
Every year, the average European generates nearly three times their own body weight in product packaging waste. But times are changing. As governments pass more regulations restricting the use of plastics, and consumers are looking for more environmentally-friendly product offerings, industries are adopting more innovative ways to make packaging that […]
Coronavirus Recovery Means Long-Lasting Changes
Europe is implementing a green recovery: how will it shape our world? While it’s still too early to know exactly what impacts the coronavirus will have on our economies, our healthcare systems, and our political relationships, there’s no doubt that the effects will be with us for decades. While, as […]