Fourteen talented young scientists win the Unilever Research Prizes 202528 November 2025Fourteen talented young scientists become the latest recipients of the Unilever Research Prizes award and inspire hope with outstanding theses that positively impact the most pressing issues of our time.
Recognizing outstanding research by top science students in the Netherlands29 November 2024We welcomed talented young scientists on site for the 68th edition of the Unilever Research Prizes event. This long-standing annual initiative is an important one in our calendar, strengthening Unilever’s relationship with the Dutch academic world.
We have set the standard for nutrition transparency 17 June 2024Calling for a globally-aligned approach to Nutrient Profiling Models
The Vegetarian Butcher partners with The EVERY Company14 May 2024When on a mission, we love to work with the right partners to become even more impactful together. Powered by craftsmanship and cutting-edge innovation, a great example is our new partnership with high-performance ingredient company The EVERY Company.
Everything we know about plant-based meat so far8 February 2024Research findings by our Unilever Science and Technology Future Health and Wellness team at Hive and various collaborators on a range of topics have shed some interesting light on important areas like consumers’ long-term acceptance of plant-based meat, our emotional connection...
Unilever, IFF and WUR collaborate on plant-based meat flavour research19 January 2024A new research project aims to improve the flavour and texture of plant-based meat alternatives by exploring protein-flavour interactions.
Enhancing nutrition for people and planet: The Positive Nutrition Standards19 December 2023Scientific modelling has confirmed that reformulation towards our Positive Nutrition Standards will increase intakes of positive ingredients and nutrients, like vegetables, wholegrain and fiber, moving intakes closer to recommendations.
The first annual meeting of the Next Food Collective!1 December 2023The Next Food Collective is an initiative that aims to create positive change by bridging the gap between the food industry and knowledge institutes. Together with its partners, the collective is accelerating the pace of transforming agri-food systems, so to pave the way for the...
Celebrating Top Young Talent and Keynote by Michiel Scheffer24 November 2023Yesterday marked the 67th year of the Unilever Research Prizes event, seeing 12 talented scientists who are starting out on their careers, receive the prestigious award during a dedicated ceremony at Hive. The event was also marked by a keynote speech by Michiel Scheffer Ph.D.,...
''It starts with changing our mindset''28 September 2023These are the words ushered by our Innovation Chef Antonio Alvarez, who in line with the Dutch's 'Verspillingsvrije Week’ (Waste-free Week) presented Hive’s viewpoint and strategies for minimizing food waste.
Agroforestry in action: supporting cocoa farmers in Côte d’Ivoire19 July 2023Our agroforestry initiatives in Côte d’Ivoire are regenerating the local environment and providing tools to help improve cocoa farmers’ livelihoods.
