Who Leads VVC Patent Contributions? Top Video Codec Companies & Universities
The Versatile Video Coding (VVC or H.266) standard has shifted from traditional video codec licensing. Without a single unified patent pool, VVC presents a fragmented ecosystem involving multiple patent licensing administrators, including MPEG LA, Access Advance, and Avanci Video. This complexity introduces uncertainty around: This analysis solves these issues by: It prepares you for licensing […]
Device-based Beauty Solutions Will Drive the Skincare Market in 2025, Trends Reveal.
The rising use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss has driven 62.4% of users to seek skin-tightening treatments due to side effects like sagging skin and volume loss. While many turn to surgery, there is a growing demand for non-surgical skincare treatments. Even among surgical patients, dermatologists recommend skincare devices to enhance and maintain the […]
Can microplastics help detect bacteria in your food? This startup made it possible.
Current pathogen testing methods can take up to 7 days to yield results. This delay leads to production halts in the food and pharma industries with strict quality control requirements. The delay is mainly due to complex sample preparation and the inability to detect contaminants in real-time. In response, a startup named FluiDect has developed […]
Here’s How Kestrix’s Drone Tech is Helping Save Energy Across Europe
Today, roughly 75% of the EU building stock is energy inefficient, wasting a significant portion of the total consumption. Renovating existing buildings can reduce the EU’s energy consumption and minimize losses. Yet, on average, less than 1% of the national building stock is renovated yearly. The biggest hurdle here is a critical information gap. Relevant […]
Is Chocolate Really Evolving Into A Superfood?
Cocoa prices have been rapidly rising since 2024 due to global supply shortages. The main reasons are climate adversities in key regions like West Africa and structural farming vulnerabilities. JP Morgan’s analysis shows that these price pressures will remain high through 2025 as well. Brands are rethinking pricing strategies to manage costs while appealing to […]
Cocoa-Free Chocolate Is Out Of R&D Labs And Ready To Fool Your Taste Buds
Cocoa is at a breaking point. Climate change, crop diseases like the black pod, and supply chain instability have driven cocoa prices to an all-time high of $12,906 per metric ton. At the same time, aging cocoa trees, forced labor concerns, and looming regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) are reshaping sourcing strategies. Chocolate […]
How These Beverage Brands Cut Sugar Upto 100% – And What They Use Instead
Most sugar reduction solutions have drawbacks like off-flavors, solubility issues, scalability, and high production costs. Saccharin and Aspartame are cheap sugar substitutes, but health concerns have led the WHO to discourage their use. Governments worldwide are introducing sugar taxes to fight health issues like obesity and diabetes. The UK government proposed a higher tax on […]
Top Companies and Universities mapping the 6G Technology
While 5G networks are still expanding, companies have already set their sights on 6G. Research labs, telecom giants, and universities are actively shaping the next generation of wireless technology. Strategic partnerships, patent filings, and white papers are surfacing at an increasing pace. Identifying the right innovations early is crucial. Instead of guesswork, a deep dive […]
Your Milk Carton Isn’t as Green as It Seems—But These Emerging Innovations Are Fixing That!
As sustainability pressures grow, dairy brands are shifting to recyclable, lightweight, and biodegradable materials like rPET and paper-based wraps. However, these advancements introduce new challenges in product freshness, barrier protection, and supply chain feasibility. This leads to shorter shelf life, higher waste, and increased manufacturer costs. The current trends in dairy packaging aim to solve […]
Decarbonizing Aviation: Why Executives Must Bet on Power-to-Liquid Technology
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is the linchpin of decarbonizing air travel, but current production methods face a fundamental bottleneck: scalability. Hydroprocessed Esters and Fatty Acids (HEFA), the leading SAF pathway today, is constrained by limited feedstock availability, making it impossible to meet the aviation sector’s soaring fuel demand by 2030. Power-to-Liquid (PtL) presents a scalable, […]
How Birch Barks Are Slashing Rubber Production Emissions by 90%
Conventional rubber production for tires relies heavily on synthetic rubber, primarily petroleum-based. It’s one of the largest sources of carbon emissions within the automotive sector. Reselo has stepped up to solve this challenge by creating a rubber alternative using birch bark. The startup can extract a compound called suberin from birch bark that can be […]
EV Battery Giants Are in Court: Is this another threat to EV Innovation?
The rapid growth of China’s electric vehicle (EV) market is driving intense competition and increased patent litigation. The patent feud of CALB vs CATL highlights how charged the industry innovation is. GreyB analyzed patents asserted in the recent EV battery litigations, focusing on the technologies central to these disputes. Combining the analysis of these patents […]
Alcohol Won’t Drive the Beer Industry in 2025 – Here’s What Will
Gen Z alcohol consumption dropped 25% in the last four years. This has led major brands like AB InBev, Heineken, and Carlsberg to expand their non-alcoholic product lines. Rising health awareness has led to innovations that create non-alcoholic beers while maintaining the traditional taste and texture. Notably, many of these are emerging from China and […]
Alcohol Packaging is Changing Fast—Is Your Brand Ready?
The long-standing popularity of glass bottles for alcohol is slowly shattering. Their energy-intensive production and heavy weight in transportation increases carbon emissions, prompting stricter regulations. The European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), requires all packaging to be recyclable by 2030. Meanwhile, the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) tax could push glass recycling costs […]
Why Pet Owners Are Paying More for Premium Food and What It Means for R&D?
42% of pet owners now prioritize spending on high-quality nutrition, fueling interest in organic, natural, and minimally processed pet food. Pet parents are becoming increasingly attentive of their pet’s health. This shift pushes R&D teams to explore gut-health formulations and bioavailable nutrients that improve digestion and immunity in companion animals. With pet obesity rates exceeding […]
Recycled, Compostable, or Smart: How Will Food Packaging Change in 2025?
Despite the regulatory restrictions and consumer demands, the transition to sustainable food packaging solutions is hindered by rising costs, scalability concerns, and supply chain disruptions. Companies struggle to source materials that are both environmentally friendly and commercially viable. The challenge extends beyond simply finding alternatives. Many innovative packaging materials lack comprehensive performance data, complicating assessments […]
