New technologies
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Circular hydrogen recycling in cosmetics: Symrise wins L’Oréal award
Symrise has won L’Oréal’s Energy Award for Closing the Hydrogen Loop, a circular hydrogen recycling process that captures, purifies, and reuses hydrogen in producing Hydrolite 5 green. Cutting fresh hydrogen use by ~80% with 98% recovery, it lowers Scope 1 emissions, boosts efficiency, and sets a scalable decarbonisation blueprint.
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Evonik Slovakia biotechnology expansion: €80 mn investment
Evonik will introduce advanced downstream fermentation technology, enhancing the group’s drug-substance contract manufacturing capabilities. The project is expected to create around 50 new jobs, further boosting the local economy.
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Mondi wins nine WorldStar Awards
Mondi has won nine WorldStar Packaging Awards 2026 for innovations that push design, technology and sustainability across sectors from health and eCommerce to food and electronics. Discover how solutions like HiProtex Paper—a recyclable, high‑barrier alternative to aluminium and PVDC—are reshaping packaging ahead of the 8 May ceremony in Düsseldorf.
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Shadow roll-on packaging for personal care
Discover Amcor’s shadow roll-on: a lightweight, recycle-ready deodorant pack with up to 60% PCR, leak-proof performance, and standout branding space. See how its rounded design, wide color range, and 40+ formats can elevate shelf appeal while cutting plastic use.
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Breaking new ground: Pharma warehouse in Joburg
Bidvest International Logistics has opened a SAHPRA‑accredited pharma warehouse near O.R. Tambo, built to international standards. With validated temperature control, electronic inventory, enhanced security, and customs degrouping to speed processing, the facility streamlines air and road distribution of Schedule 0–6 medicines across South Africa—see what sets it apart.
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TexCare One Terra: Sustainability in laundry care
Clariant’s TexCare One Terra boosts low‑temperature laundry performance in high‑concentrate liquids and capsules—combining soil release, detergency and whiteness care in one polymer. Biodegradable and made with renewable and waste-based feedstocks, it enables smaller formats and resource‑efficient washes; see how it can advance your next sustainable detergent.
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Roquette innovation lab opens in Latin America
Roquette has launched its new Innovation Lab in São Paulo, Brazil, aiming to deliver cutting-edge plant-based food and pharmaceutical solutions tailored for Latin America. Discover how this advanced hub is set to drive growth and unlock fresh opportunities across the region.
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Lenacapavir HIV prevention registration approved by SAHPRA
SAHPRA has approved Lenacapavir, an innovative HIV-1 prevention treatment that offers six-monthly injections for lasting protection. Discover how this breakthrough medicine could change HIV prevention for South Africans.
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Brenntag SA launches Beauty & Care Innovation Centre
Discover how Brenntag’s new Beauty & Care Innovation Centre in Johannesburg brings advanced formulation and testing expertise to South Africa’s cosmetics industry. See how this launch connects global innovation with local market needs—find out why it matters for your business.
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Easysoft PA launches to enhance fabric softeners
Discover how Easysoft PA, a new bio-based additive from Syensqo, brings lasting softness, luxurious fragrance, and advanced sustainability to fabric softeners—helping brands meet demand for high-quality, eco-friendly laundry care. See how this innovation can elevate your next product launch.
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Vernova®Pure Pro: Sustainable odour neutralisation
Experience the next generation of odour control with Vernova®Pure Pro—an innovative, biodegradable fragrance technology from Iberchem. Discover how it empowers perfumers with sustainable solutions and superior malodour neutralisation. Click to learn how your products can stay fresh and eco-friendly with this cutting-edge breakthrough.
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UPM Adhesive Materials earns RecyClass recognitions
UPM Adhesive Materials’ RW85C adhesive technology now carries RecyClass recognition, ensuring labels can be recycled with HDPE and PET packaging. Discover how this breakthrough helps brands meet sustainability goals while supporting a circular economy—find out more about the impact of these innovations.
