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As demand grows for products with improved nutritional value, simpler labels and gluten-free positioning, formulators are increasingly turning to flour alternatives to replace or complement traditiona…
Flour Alternatives for Modern Food Formulation
As demand grows for products with improved nutritional value, simpler labels and gluten-free positioning, formulators are increasingly turning to flour alternatives to replace or complement traditiona…
Technical Article
From deodorants and balms to sunscreens and colour cosmetics, stick formulations are widely used across personal care applications. Compact, portable and easy to apply, they are highly valued by consu…
Why Stick Formulas Fail Stability Tests — And How to Fix Them
From deodorants and balms to sunscreens and colour cosmetics, stick formulations are widely used across personal care applications. Compact, portable and easy to apply, they are highly valued by consu…
Market Trends
The beauty industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technology, data and scientific innovation. What was once a sector centred on aesthetics and routine is becoming a technology-enab…
The Future of Beauty Tech: How Technology Is Transforming the Beauty Industry
The beauty industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by technology, data and scientific innovation. What was once a sector centred on aesthetics and routine is becoming a technology-enab…
Market Trends
The gut health supplement market has grown tremendously in recent years, with the global market expected to reach $5.5 billion by 2025. This surge is driven by increasing awareness of gut health and t…
Gut Health Supplements: Vital Nutrients for a Healthy You
The gut health supplement market has grown tremendously in recent years, with the global market expected to reach $5.5 billion by 2025. This surge is driven by increasing awareness of gut health and t…
Product Innovation
Each year, World Food Day reminds us that food is more than nourishment. It is a human right, a shared responsibility and a powerful lever for innovation. In 2025, the theme defined by the Food and Ag…
How Yeast Protein Illustrates a Path Toward Sustainable and Inclusive Nutrition
Each year, World Food Day reminds us that food is more than nourishment. It is a human right, a shared responsibility and a powerful lever for innovation. In 2025, the theme defined by the Food and Ag…
The Evolution of DKT: A Global Hub for Rubber Innovation
The German Rubber Conference (DKT) remains one of the most anticipated events for the rubber industry. As a premier platform for innovation, technical knowledge, and networking, DKT attracts rubber te…
Industry Insights
Safic-Alcan’s Executive Committee held its October 2025 meeting in the United Kingdom on October 20–21, bringing together senior leadership for two days of strategic discussions, site visits and key o…
Safic-Alcan Executive Committee Meets in the UK
Safic-Alcan’s Executive Committee held its October 2025 meeting in the United Kingdom on October 20–21, bringing together senior leadership for two days of strategic discussions, site visits and key o…
Industry Insights
In a world saturated with products, information and regulatory constraints, consumers and formulators are seeking a simpler, more mindful approach to personal care. The minimalist movement has extende…
Embracing Minimalist Ingredients: The “Less Is More” Philosophy in Personal Care
In a world saturated with products, information and regulatory constraints, consumers and formulators are seeking a simpler, more mindful approach to personal care. The minimalist movement has extende…
Industry Insights
As daylight hours decrease and exposure to natural sunlight drops, many individuals experience changes in energy levels, focus and emotional balance. These seasonal effects, combined with increasing s…