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Bringing you the latest industry insights and specialty chemical and ingredient innovations
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Effective cost savings during egg market volatility
In this case study, learn how Univar Solutions helped a customer reduce the expense of liquid whole eggs through reformulation using CitraBlend® Ex.
Learn moreGearing Up in North America: These transportation tech upgrades support safe, fast delivery
Learn more about how we are driving technology forward for the future of distribution with new digital tools.
Learn more3 trends driving innovation in sustainable coatings
What are 3 trends driving innovation in sustainable coatings? We explore eco-friendly raw materials, technologies, and methods advancing product performance.
Learn moreSupporting Defunkify's sustainable goals with enzymatic ingredient formula and recyclable packaging
Read about a new formulation introducing the latest enzyme technologies to help boost performance for stain and odor removal in homecare cleaning products.
Learn moreTop global chemical industry trends for 2023
The chemical industry's future outlook is affected by global economic, political, and environmental factors. Learn about the key trends impacting 2023.
Learn moreEssen Solution Center brings sustainable solutions to European markets
Learn how our Essen Solution Center technical specialists are bringing sustainable solutions to European markets through state-of-the-art formulation labs.
Learn moreHow a tunnel car wash works: From operations to cleaning factors
What are the products used in a tunnel car wash, and how does it work? Learn how the tunnel car wash industry continues thriving while keeping vehicles clean.
Learn moreTop 5 cleaning factors for tunnel car washes
Tunnel car wash systems vary in design, but they all share 5 common factors for effective car cleaning. Find out more about the top car wash cleaning factors.
Learn moreBuilding a Smarter, Greener Transportation System to Keep Our Communities Healthy, Fed, and Safe
From experts Robert McRae, Liam McCarroll, and Dwayne Roark, learn how Univar Solutions is building a smarter, greener transportation system to help our customers and suppliers while fulfilling our purpose.
Learn moreSolution Centers: Putting the customer into every custom solution we take on
Head of the Houston Solution Center, Dr. Erin Burke shares how Univar Solutions technical specialists bring a consultative approach to every new challenge.
Learn moreTop 7 food and beverage industry trends for 2023
Explore the latest food and beverage industry, ingredient, and formulation trends forecasts by Foodology by Univar Solutions for the upcoming year.
Learn moreThe top 5 things to know about our chef-led food innovation Solution Center at The Hatchery Chicago
Learn how Univar Solutions collaborates with The Hatchery Chicago, an innovation hub for food ingredients, tasting, and more to perfect products and concepts.
Learn moreCompliance solutions for 1,4-dioxane-free cleaning formulation challenges
Read more about the 1,4-dioxane regulation and product reformulation considerations from the experts at the Homecare & Industrial Cleaning lab at Univar Solutions.
Learn moreHow the metaverse will change the world of beauty
Virtual beauty is blurring the lines between digital and physical spaces.
Learn moreYOU Beauty Formula Wins in Color Cosmetics
Irresistible Satin Lip Cream Places First at Cosmetics & Toiletries 2022 Allē Awards.
Learn moreClosing the loop on the circular economy for plastics with Kraton
Learn how Univar Solutions and Kraton are closing the loop on the circular economy for eco-friendly plastic solutions.
Learn morePerformance meets sustainability with SI Group’s latest phenolic resin
Learn how Univar Solutions offers performance and sustainability in rubber adhesion with SI Group's latest phenolic resin.
Learn morePharmaceutical Topicals - Growth and Advantages
Why do consumers and physicians prefer pharmaceutical topicals to apply medicine? Here are 4 reasons topicals win out over other dosage forms.
Learn moreSolutions for Topical Formulation and Preparation Challenges
Insights from technical experts on how to effectively formulate for successful topical therapeutics.
Learn moreAdvancing Specialty Lubes & Metalworking Fluid Solutions
As a trusted partner to Tower Metalworking Fluids, we help this leading machine lubricants provider bring innovative specialty products to market.
Learn moreWellness Academy: Active Nutrition
Active nutrition focuses on holistic health. Gain a deeper understanding of the active nutrition lifestyle and opportunities for the nutraceuticals…
Learn more7 Foodie Trends for Formulators in 2022
What are the cutting-edge food and beverage ingredients, flavors, and products to know in 2022? Read on if you are formulating for these seven…
Learn moreDestination: Innovation - Food Solution Center, USA
Meet resident food expert Lavanya Vankateswar and read how our North American Food Solution Center is helping to shape the future of food.
Learn moreBreaking barriers on the standards of beauty-future formulas
Beauty brands are looking to historic products and ideas to revive in modern, sustainable ways. Break barriers with Forever Impressions, a formula…
Learn moreExperts Solving Sustainable Water Treatment Challenges
Meet The Expert: Jose Manuel Gonzalez - Application Development Specialist, Water Treatment
Learn moreHow can microbes provide powerful solutions for homecare and industrial cleaning applications?
Discover how microbes provide powerful solutions for your homecare and industrial cleaning applications while supporting a more balanced, healthier…
Learn moreSmart Acids™ Podcast: Wild world of propylene & crude pricing impacts in 2022
Your source for product insights and current market moves related to chemical and specialty ingredient distribution. Listen now!
Learn moreOptimize yields and improve brew quality with enzymes
How can brewers optimize yields when crop conditions are difficult? Discover how enzymes can improve quality and build a better brew.
Learn moreReliable, high-purity solvents for pharmaceutical and bio-pharma operations
Read how we are distributing essential high purity solvents needed by API manufacturers and the medical industry during a year of tight supply.
Learn moreWhy flexitarians are the food consumer you should know and formulate for now
As sustaining our planet for the future fuels trends and motivations, a health-conscious lifestyle is fast emerging to describe how we should…
Learn moreManaging supply through resilient network
While many factors have created widespread product availability issues in 2021, the situation allowed our team to work with existing suppliers…
Learn moreSolution Center Profile: Dr. Dejana Drew, Director, Technical Solutions
Balancing speed and progress with collaboration and innovation make next-generation solutions possible. Read an interview with Global Director…
Learn moreWellness Academy: Digestive Health
As consumer perception of digestive health and its implication on overall health evolves, ingredient opportunities are opening beyond traditional…
Learn moreSolution Center Profile: Dr. Andrew Mint, Director of Global Solution Centers
Leading a global network of state-of-the-art labs, test kitchens and R&D sites on four continents, Director Andrew Mint shares his vision of…
Learn morePharma Insights: Three trends driving the animal health industry
We share the world with billions of animals. Read what market demands are driving continuous development of veterinary medicines, vaccinations…
Learn moreFood Ingredients | Reformulating for food-grade titanium dioxide (TiO2)
Titanium dioxide is one of the most widely used pigments and colorants in bakery products. Read what food manufacturers should consider for food-grade…
Learn moreLocal Chemical Distributor: Delivering big for specialty inks maker
When unexpected events threaten supply, you need a local distributor with multiple supply points that goes the extra mile to deliver. Learn how…
Learn moreFood Market Trends: Flexitarian Diet and Sustainable Plant-Based Foods
Read how this semi-vegetarian diet is changing the way we eat and formulate sustainable food products.
Learn moreClean Label Food Ingredients Guide
Our food scientists and formulators are meeting today’s demands for cleaner, more sustainably sourced and naturally derived ingredients while…
Learn moreKeeping industrial beverage production equipment clean and safe
Read how our local chemical distribution team helped secure the critical components needed for a caustic blend used to clean brewing and distilling…
Learn more4 Ways Univar Solutions is Making Sustainable Differences in Chemical Distribution
Diverting waste. Delivering materials to treat and clean water. Circularity in packaging. See how we are taking action to support sustainability.
Learn moreAre your titanium dioxide supplies covered for the coatings and plastics markets?
Read our market insights covering what you need to know about the titanium dioxide supply chain in 2021 and how to optimize your supplies.
Learn moreWorld Humanitarian Day: Creating a healthier world with Vitamin Angels and Nutraceuticals
Learn more about Vitamin Angels partner Floating Doctors and how we are helping communities around the world access health and nutrition services.
Learn moreBringing Indoor Cleaning to Outdoor Spaces
With these five tips and the right cleaning products, you can keep your outdoor oasis in great working order for patio season.
Learn moreHow Microbial Cleaners Leverage Beneficial Bacteria
Beneficial bacteria want to help us clean better. Discover how leveraging microbes in your cleaning products can benefit consumers and the planet.
Learn morePharma Insights: Advancing Solutions for Changing Demands
James Peterson, Vice President of Pharmaceutical Ingredients for Univar Solutions and recently featured in Irish PharmaChem, tells why the company…
Learn moreSustainable Laundry Solutions
Environmental concern is an increasing factor in consumer purchasing, but sustainable laundry products are still facing challenges around perception.
Learn more5 Takeaways for Rethinking Sustainability
While many large industry players are leading the charge in sustainability, mid-size and smaller players are joining the push to adopt environmental…
Learn moreVitamin Angels and Nutraceuticals: Creating a healthier world, together
Every day our people make a difference while fulfilling our purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe. As a proud partner…
Learn moreResolving Force Majeure Challenges After Texas Winter Storm
Read how we resolved logistical challenges for a customer impacted by the force majeure after historic freezing temperatures in Texas shut in…
Learn moreEarth Day 2021
Earth Day marks a singularly significant day in Univar Solutions’ ongoing sustainability journey. It’s an opportunity for us to take a collective…
Learn moreFlexible, fast-acting service to secure a bulk delivery of solvent
Learn more about how our local and national teams mobilized to help a global polymer producer keep a bad situation from getting worse — and…
Learn moreIndustrial Coating Spotlight Webinar Series
With The Industrial Coating Spotlight Webinar Series, Univar Solutions aims to help brands understand the shifts in consumer behaviors and learn…
Learn moreTrusted, Reliable Distribution Partner for Navigating Oleochemical Embargos
See how Univar Solutions helped a customer overcome the oleochemical embargo by securing an alternative material from a leading glycerin supplier.…
Learn moreIt’s Not Just a Women’s Issue
We have heard it countless times … “that’s a women’s issue”. It’s become common for both men, and sometimes even women, to expect…
Learn moreTop 4 Fragrance Trends for Homecare & Industrial Cleaning
In 2021, formulators are focusing on several key trends impacting the use of fragrances in cleaning products and reshaping our ideas of what…
Learn moreCrisis Averted: No Lost Production Time for Advanced Technology Manufacturer
Read how our West Coast team helped a local equipment manufacturer access its most critical product and keep operations on track—in less than…
Learn moreUnivar Solutions Creates Unmatched Digital Supply Chain Advantage
Univar Solutions expects to remove redundancies and inefficiencies, while using data as a strategic asset to create an unmatched digital supply…
Learn moreThe Essentials Heroes
Over the course of 2020, the word “Essentials” took on a new meaning. Around the globe, we now know essentials to be the products that we…
Learn moreLocal Chemical Distribution: Solving Manufacturer Supply Challenges in Wake of COVID-19 Delays
A longtime Univar Solutions customer, a multi-faceted beauty and personal care manufacturer, felt the full effect. The manufacturer of shampoos…
Learn moreNiacinamide PC (Vitamin B3) to Protect Against Blue Light Induced Hyperpigmentation
A recent study conducted by DSM explores the pigmentation effects of blue light irradiation on skin and how to protect against them. The study…
Learn moreTop Six Reasons to Partner with Univar Solutions for Your Oleochemicals
Whether you are already working with oleochemicals, considering how you can incorporate their benefits into a new formulation, or are looking…
Learn moreOur Univar Solutions Team Has Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and Las Vegas Covered
Our local team serves the Southern California and Las Vegas markets from North America’s largest, most sophisticated chemical and ingredient…
Learn moreOur Perspective on the Chlor-alkali Market
As the Vice President of Bulk Chemical Distribution for Univar Solutions, Joe Serna is responsible for bringing differentiated service and value…
Learn moreWelcome to The New Now
As early as March, we saw consumers in the USA reporting they were spending less time applying makeup (36%), spending less time styling their…
Learn moreCleaning and Sanitation Solutions
Cleaning and sanitation is a critical process throughout the food and beverage industry and is one that is ripe for improvement. An effective…
Learn moreThe New Now Webinar Series
Join us for a 3-part webinar series as we explore The New Now, including the consumer behavioral trends, and the various roles beauty & personal…
Learn moreInterview with the Expert on Cargill's Texturizers
Monika Ruiz Golcher is a beauty and peronsal care technical specialist at Univar Solutions, with strong expertise formulating with naturally…
Learn moreWorld Food Day 2020
Grow, nourish, sustain. Together. The theme of this year’s World Food Day speaks to not only the food industry, but how our entire society…
Learn moreholistiCONFIDENCE- Hand Cleanser
Univar Solutions and Dow offer a full range of ingredients combining the best of natural and synthetic derived materials to support your efficient…
Learn moreMaizeCare™ Style Polymer Formulation Benefits
MaizeCare™ Style Polymer was designed as the ideal solution for formulators seeking to develop clean and natural hair styling formulations.
Learn moreMaizeCare™ Style Polymer Application Testing Results
STYLED with MaizeCare™ Style Polymer offers you 5 products designed to address the key curly hair concerns. We put each product to the test…
Learn moreGet to Know the MaizeCare™ Style Polymer
MaizeCare™ Style Polymer is derived entirely from corn and provides a variety of styling benefits in haircare formulations. Primarily, MaizeCare™…
Learn moreJust Buzz Words? Or Much More?
Biobased, biodegradable, non-bioaccumulative and non-toxic, what does it mean, and why should I care? Because environmentally friendly ingredients…
Learn moreHelping the Navajo Nation during an Unprecedented Time
As a purpose driven and values based company, Univar Solutions, in partnership with Mauser Packaging Solutions, acquired sixty 275 gallon Intermediate…
Learn moreOur Univar Solutions Team Has the Great Lakes Region Covered
With nine chemical ingredient and bulk distribution centers and 715,000 square feet of storage in your region - you can trust us with your critical…
Learn moreMinimalist Challenge: a Multi-functional Cosmetic Stick
Beginning in 2017, multiuse stick products took over the category, outpacing single-function stick products. According to Mintel GNPD, 7% of…
Learn moreMeaningful Hair Volume for Different Hair Types Without Compromising on Care Properties
Long-lasting hair volume is one of the most complicated benefits to achieve. This is especially the case for fine and thin hair. A new technology…
Learn moreHow Plant-Based Milk Is Impacting the Dairy Industry
Learn more about the rise of conscious consumerism combined with increased availability of plant-based milk as a sustainable alternative to dairy…
Learn moreFood Ingredients Case Study: Sun-Maid
Univar Solutions helps Sun-Maid stay abreast of consumers’ trend toward natural foods.
Learn moreSustainability and SYLFAT™ Tall Oil Fatty Acid (TOFA) from Kraton
Want to formulate your products with high-performance fatty acids and support your customer’s focus on sustainability? Look no further than…
Learn moreSupplier Sustainability Initiatives
Many of our partners are actively working to do their part when it comes to sustainability, ethical and responsible practices and more...
Learn moreWhat is Beauty with a Clean Slate?
Clean beauty is much more than a trend or marketing tactic—it's becoming an industry-standard tied to the authenticity of a brand.
Learn moreClean Beauty Principles
We’ve developed 6 Clean Beauty Principles to help guide your formulation process, help you with ingredient selection and more...
Learn moreLet's Not Forget About Sun Protection
Univar Solutions has one of the most comprehensive personal care portfolios for the suncare industry and are proud to offer a wide range of organic…
Learn moreWhen to Use Preservatives (And What Type)
Learn what to consider when deciding between using conventional or natural preservatives in food formulations or whether you can exclude preservatives…
Learn moreGrowth for Topical Analgesics
In both the USA and Canada, topical analgesics/anesthetics is a fast-growing segment within consumer health. The increase in topical analgesics…
Learn morePaving the Way to Zero and Low VOC Formulations
The coatings industry has taken action to reduce environmental impact by regulating the effect of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) on the environment.…
Learn moreLeveraging a Strategic Partner Results in Success
Much of business, and life as we knew it, has rapidly changed over the last 90 days. In times of uncertainty, customers need more than security…
Learn moreProtecting Our People and Ensuring Security of Our Supply Chain
Univar Solutions and its global Supply Chain and Operations organization have been rapidly responding to the COVID-19 pandemic since early January,…
Learn moreCleaning Products: When to Avoid Mixing
As we adapt to limited cleaning supplies on grocery shelves many have started creating alternative cleaning solutions at home. Although resourceful…
Learn moreProtecting Our Frontline Employees
Above everything, at Univar Solutions, we are Serious about Safety. Our focus on safety is one of the five values that helps to drive and guide…
Learn moreDo Hand Sanitizers Go Bad?
In the current healthcare climate, proper handwashing and disinfecting are on the top of everyone's mind. With the increase in demand for hand…
Learn moreObjects You Forget to Disinfect
As we adapt to the new standard of living cleaning and social distancing are at the forefront of everyone's mind. There are objects and surfaces…
Learn moreBringing You Solutions from Home
As part of our contingency planning to help ensure the health and safety of our employees and business continuity for our customers, Univar Solutions…
Learn moreA Little Luxe Moisture to Brighten Your Day
If you’re looking to develop a truly nourishing cream that can offer your consumers a bit of indulgent luxurious self-care, start with our…
Learn moreA Glycerin Insight: Production and Market Updates
Did you know that glycerin (also known as glycerol) isn’t actually made on purpose, but is in fact a byproduct? When fats or oils such as coconut…
Learn moreServing Our Georgia and Alabama Customers
When you partner with Univar solutions, we assign a local account representative and an experienced customer service team that are eager to…
Learn moreHand Soap vs. Sanitizers: The Great Debate?
I encourage using both soap and hand sanitizer if possible, because, while soap washes off bacteria, hand sanitizers kill them. Therefore, if…
Learn moreFueling Growth and Building Deeper Relationships
Forward-leaning organizations are looking for ways to unlock sustainable value in 2020 and beyond. Brian Jurcak, Vice President of Product Marketing…
Learn morePlant-based Protein – A Market and Trends Overview
Health is no longer a trend, it’s a lifestyle that more and more people are adopting with both “plant” and “protein” as key contributing…
Learn moreOrganic vs. Organic Compliant: Win-Win for Food Industry and Health-Minded Consumers
Written by Emily Boge, Univar Solutions Application Development Specialist for Food Ingredients
Learn moreBack to the Basics: Types of Emulsifiers and Their Applications
Written by Hopeton Watson, Application Development Specialist for Univar Solutions Food Ingredients
Learn moreThe CBD Trend
Written by Bo Li, Application Development Specialist for Univar Solutions Food Ingredients
Learn moreBeauty Trends – Hair Remedy Regimens
Recently, our lab experts have been taking note of the growing trend of consumers desiring a multi-step hair care regimen that focuses on hair…
Learn moreBeauty Trends - Helping You Stay Current with New Year’s Resolutions
As we venture into the new year, many will embark on new beginnings and optimistic resolutions—that we seldom manage to keep. Some of the top…
Learn moreImproved Formula for Manufacturer of Skincare Products
A manufacturer of specialty skincare products wanted to develop a biphasic makeup remover that would provide consumers with a gentle but effective…
Learn moreA New Chapter: Bringing the Latest Beauty Trends to You
At the Univar Solutions Lab our entire team is committed to bringing the latest trends and technologies to the forefront. And, we find excitement…
Learn moreOxybenzone-free Sun Protection: Five of the Safest and Most Effective SPFs
Oxybenzone, or benzonephenone-3, is one of the most common chemical filters found in commercial sunscreens. It forms colorless crystals that…
Learn moreUrban Defense Beauty Solutions: Protect Your Skin from Hidden Aggressors
With the skin being the first barrier against external attacks, it’s only natural it is susceptible to damage. On a daily basis, our skin is…
Learn moreBoost Your Hair Products to Defend Against Urban Stress
When juggling the demands of a busy lifestyle, it’s easy to see how city life and daily activities can take a toll on the look and feel of…
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