Unilever has quietly closed Garagem Unilever, the Brazilian start-up accelerator it launched in 2018 to scout disruptive technologies and pilot new business models. The decision forms part of the FMCG giant’s wider reorganisation under CEO Hein Schumacher, who has refocused resources toward what the company calls “high-performance” core brands. Why Garagem Was Closed Lean footprint: […]

Europe’s professional cleaning-product sector says an avalanche of taxes, reporting mandates and chemical-restriction proposals is putting critical hygiene supplies at risk—especially for small and mid-sized manufacturers. Trade associations cite nearly €200 million in new compliance costs added in 2022 alone, driven by national “substances of very high concern” (SVHC) policies, extra-risk inventory evaluations (ARIE), the

Procter & Gamble says new U.S. import tariffs—up to 145 % on certain Chinese‐sourced inputs—will add US $1 bn–$1.5 bn to its annual cost of goods, forcing the household-goods giant to lean on price increases and cost-cutting to protect margins. The warning came as P&G reported a steeper-than-expected revenue decline for its fiscal third quarter

A string of recent patents and product filings from Ecolab, Henkel, Clorox, Kao and P&G highlights how the cleaning-chemistry arms race is tilting toward lower temperatures, smart sensory cues and multifunctional formats. 1 | Ecolab: Room-Temperature Degreasing & Visual pH Indicators Room-Temp Fryer/Oven Degreaser Why it matters: Cuts baked-on fats at ambient temps, reducing burn

Natural Grocers—America’s largest family-operated organic and natural grocery chain—has revamped its Household Cleaning Product Standards, adding more than 100 chemicals to its prohibited list and mandating full on-pack ingredient disclosure. The move underscores the retailer’s commitment to human and environmental health and positions it as one of the strictest gatekeepers in the U.S. natural-products sector.

BASF’s Aroma Ingredients division has launched its first reduced Product Carbon Footprint (rPCF) aroma chemical—L-Menthol FCC rPCF—cutting cradle-to-gate emissions by 10 – 15 % versus the conventional grade. Consumer-goods giant Colgate-Palmolive is among the inaugural customers, viewing the switch as a tangible step toward its 2040 net-zero pledge. How the rPCF Concept Works BASF applies

UNX-Christeyns, a leading supplier of commercial cleaning and laundry chemistry, will retire the UNX-Christeyns name and operate simply as Christeyns from late April 2025. The move cements the company’s identity within the Belgium-based Christeyns Group while maintaining independent operations as Christeyns North America. Why the Name Change Matters Global Alignment – The rebrand unifies corporate

Henkel’s Dial brand—already Leaping Bunny–approved and 100 % vegan—has unveiled a Wellness Moisture Body Wash range that claims 50 % more moisturizers per drop than its previous formulas. The three-SKU launch taps booming demand for sensorial, skin-care-inspired bath products in the US$17.2 billion body-care market. What’s Inside the Formulas? Variant Key Actives Benefit Highlights Coconut