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Innovation and R&D

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The cutting-edge R&D driving product innovations and growth

We go behind the scenes at key R&D sites in the UK to find out how our experts turn science into products consumers love – from the AI and robots wiping decades off our discovery time to the labs and manufacturing centre bringing innovations to market at speed.

The success of Wonder Wash: our biggest Home Care launch

Unilever’s Wonder Wash innovation responds to the growing consumer trend for speed and convenience in laundry detergents. Read how advanced technology is behind its global roll-out and how social-first marketing is driving demand generation.

Multiple pink bottles of Wonder Wash lined up.

Domestos launches second year of Power Foam innovation

When research showed that shoppers want a toilet and bathroom cleaner that kills germs more effortlessly in the hardest-to-reach places, Domestos - the UK’s number one toilet and bleach brand and one of Unilever’s 30 power brands - came up with its biggest innovation in a decade: Domestos Power Foam Spray.

Domestos power foam products visual

Unilever targets deodorant growth with new whole body innovation

Unilever is expanding its deodorant business in the UK with the launch of new whole body collections for Sure and Lynx.

Female Whole body deos are here

Disruptive U.S. Powdered Hydration Brand Liquid I.V.® Expands to the UK

The #1 powdered hydration brand in the US, Liquid I.V.®, is expanding to the UK with the launch of its Hydration Multiplier® this month.

woman using liquid iv in everyday life

The beauty science behind Dove Summer Revived gradual tan

What’s the secret to a sunless summer glow? We asked an expert how Dove’s gradual tan range really works.

Tubes and mousse cans of Dove Summer Revived gradual tan, Dove’s tanning moisturiser designed to give skin a summer glow.

Pot Noodle Trials Move From Plastic To Paper Pot

Pot Noodle, the UK’s biggest instant hot snack brand, has announced a trial switching its iconic pot to a new paper pot, made with FSC certified paper.

A Chicken & Mushroom Pot Noodle sitting on a grey kitchen counter, with a fork and kettle.

Unilever’s new bite-sized ice creams tap into growing snacking trend

The snacking category is growing, as consumers seek to have smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day. Responding to this trend, Magnum has launched its first bite-sized Bon Bons, joining Ben & Jerry’s in leveraging micro-formats.

Three sharing tubs of Magnum’s new Bon Bon range

Deliciously non-dairy: the innovation behind Ben & Jerry’s oat-based ice creams

With a growing plant-based portfolio and consumers seeking ice cream experiences as indulgent as dairy, Ben & Jerry’s has reformulated its non-dairy portfolio to use a new, extra smooth oat base. We speak to flavour guru João Piva, who is based at our UK site in Colworth, to find out more.

Ben & Jerry’s non-dairy Cookies on Cookie Dough tub with new oat base and a hand holding a smooth rich spoonful
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