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Science & technology

Unilever's Research and Development teams focus on helping consumers look good, feel good and get more out of life.

Vital research

From small improvements to big ideas, innovation enables us to meet people's needs and aspirations in ways that engage and delight them.

Unilever has always had a strong public health improvement heritage. From its very start, the company has helped consumers enjoy better hygiene and live healthier lives. We've achieved this by providing innovative and everyday products to people everywhere. Unilever's research teams are the drivers of scientific innovation to address consumer needs and promote business growth.

Working today on tomorrow's solutions

As the population ages, we are focusing on healthy aging and responses to age-related issues by concentrating our research in the physical, engineering, and bioscience arenas.

Other areas of scientific work include the creation of instant, personalized consumer communications, micro-technology for personal care and food products, and rapid structuring of products for delivery of 'personalized' formulations at the point of sale.

Unilever understands the importance of science and technology in the development of our products. We invest a significant portion of our funding to academic research across the country and around the world.

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From sumptuous soups to sensuous soaps, our products all have one thing in common. They help you get more out of life.