Silicone-Free, Animal-Free, Active Ingredients Will Drive Makeup Industry Trends in 2026
Higher the percentage of skincare actives in your lipstick formulation, greater the potential for your market success in 2026. Lately, colour cosmetic brands are capitalizing on the rising demand for skincare-infused makeup with bold claims. Haus Labs by Lady Gaga has introduced a highlighter stick with 64% skincare ingredients. BiotechBeauty has pushed even further. Its […]
These 10 Agri-Tech Startups Are Turning Farms Into Smart, Chemical-Free Zones Using AI!
The global population is set to hit 9.8 billion by 2050, demanding around 14,886 million tons of World cereal equivalent (CE) food. Astoundingly, up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually lost to pest-related issues. This highlights the urgency of rethinking agricultural practices to improve yields and meet the rising food requirements. The […]
Which Dairy Trends Are Worth Building For in 2026? These 5 Are Backed by Consumer and Patent Data
Bet on the wrong trend, and 18 months later, you’re explaining why it didn’t work in the boardroom, instead of celebrating product success. Kerry learned this the hard way. In March 2024, the company launched Smug Dairy, a hybrid line blending oats and traditional dairy to appeal to flexitarian consumers. Yet barely 18 months later, […]
How 8 Disruptive Startups Are Replacing Palm Oil in Global Industries
The global palm oil market size accounted for USD 65.08 billion in 2022, and it is expected to touch around USD 107.53 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2023 to 2032. But, with its questionable impact on the social and economic front, along with the loss of biodiversity, governments are bound […]
15 Startups Researching Sustainable Packaging Trends
A packaging startup has developed an edible material that presents nutritional values and meets zero-waste objectives for instant food products that are easy to use and consume. Another startup has developed a one-of-a-kind packaging solution that organically distributes packages in up to 180 days. With the best research, multiple sustainable packaging solutions are now available […]
What R&D Heads Must Do Now to Prevent 2025’s Food Recall Surge?
The direct expenses of food recalls, including product retrieval, lost sales, root cause investigations, and legal costs, amount to approximately $10 million per incident, some exceeding far more. With the rising food recalls in 2025, are your development pipelines resilient to this financial threat? This article discusses emerging innovations that can help you minimize these […]
4 Ingredients That Keep Chocolate Sweet Without the Sugar Spike
In spring 2023, Hershey’s partnered with Coca-Cola’s Honest brand to create gluten-free gummies made with low-sugar organic fruit juice. Previously, the confectionery giant invested in the low-sugar chocolate brands Bonumose, Lily’s, and ONE Brands. All these strategic moves are a part of Hershey’s expansion plan in the better-for-you (BFY) snack category. Sugar reduction is a […]
A 15-Minute Test for Heart Attacks? The Future of Diagnostics is Here
Despite decades of advancements in healthcare sensors, the industry still faces one of its most significant challenges: the early detection of life-threatening conditions. Research shows that early intervention can reduce mortality by up to 25% in diseases like cancer and cardiovascular conditions, yet the technologies that could save these lives remain underutilized. Innovations like a […]
Promising Innovations that Address the Gallium Supply Shortage in 2025
China’s recent gallium export restrictions have shown how easily shaken the global supply chains are. The country holds over 98% of the worldwide primary gallium production, which has caused massive global price fluctuations. This is because China has rich bauxite and zinc ore deposits with extensive refining infrastructure to extract gallium. Recent export restrictions from China have […]
California Just Made BPA Receipts Obsolete—Here’s What’s Replacing Them
The EU and California have tightened regulations on Bisphenol A (BPA) and Bisphenol S (BPS) in thermal paper. Manufacturers face growing pressure to find safe, compliant, cost-effective substitutes. While options like Pergafast 201 show potential for providing image stability, they are significantly more expensive and not without environmental risks. This report by GreyB examines biodegradable solutions […]
Dominating a $35 billion polyols market with sewage sludge – Ecorbio found a way do it!
The chemical industry faces a pressing global challenge—reducing its reliance on fossil fuels as feedstocks. About 13% of global fossil fuel production (~30 EJ) is used for non-energy purposes, with two-thirds allocated to the chemical sector. This dependency results in around 1 GtCO₂ emissions annually, making the industry one of the hardest to decarbonize. A […]
This device could double IVF treatment success rates by 2030
Sperm selection is one of the biggest challenges in fertility treatments today. Nearly one in six people globally face infertility, yet current technologies struggle to match the natural process of selecting the healthiest sperm. This gap often leads to lower success rates in treatments like IVF, leaving couples with limited options and uncertain outcomes. A […]
Former Apple exec turns 500 years of ocean waste into backyard compost
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) has long been a go-to material for electronics and automotive packaging due to its lightweight and protective properties. However, EPS takes up to 500 years to degrade and contributes to 11 million metric tons of plastic in the ocean annually. With less than 10% of EPS recycled due to contamination and high […]
This startup is making plastic-free goods without cutting down a single tree!
Most alternatives to plastic (e.g., paper products) rely on tree fibers. A World Wide Fund for Nature survey shows that the Pulp and paper industry consumes nearly 40 percent of the industrial wood traded globally. Replacing plastic with paper is easy, but ReStalk is taking it to another level. The regenerative packaging startup offers an […]
Plant or fermentation-based dairy: Which approach solves consumer demands better?
Dairy is responsible for 2.9 percent of total human-induced greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, one liter of milk requires 628 liters of water, surpassing the water footprint of all the other foods and making it the largest water polluter. Such numbers have spurred the R&D efforts to find environmentally friendly, sustainable dairy alternatives that appeal to the […]
A gigaton challenge: Will biochar-robots achieve the carbon removal goal by 2040?
In 2023, biochar carbon removal represented over 90% of delivered carbon credit. At an average cost of $176 per tonne, it is the most cost-effective offsetting technique compared to nature-based solutions, which average $27 per tonne. This affordability has significantly attracted buyers and made biochar a dominant player in carbon offset marketplaces. The biochar industry is […]