Nestlé and Danone’s Baby Steps Towards Solving Digestibility & Allergy Issues in Infant Nutrition
In 2022, Abbott’s formula contamination led to a $170 million sales drop in the U.S. in one quarter. This opened the market for infant nutrition companies like Nestle and Danone to fill the gap with safer and more compliant formulas. Nestlé developed age-specific formulas with the right protein and fat to help infant growth and […]
California Just Made BPA Receipts Obsolete—Here’s What’s Replacing Them
The EU and California have tightened regulations on Bisphenol A (BPA) and Bisphenol S (BPS) in thermal paper. Manufacturers face growing pressure to find safe, compliant, cost-effective substitutes. While options like Pergafast 201 show potential for providing image stability, they are significantly more expensive and not without environmental risks. This report by GreyB examines biodegradable solutions […]
The Hidden Cost of a Weak R&D Framework (And How to Fix It)
A Harvard Business Review reports that 75% of new product ideas fail to reach the market. This is due to an inefficient R&D framework or poor strategic alignment. R&D teams face constant pressure to work faster, improve processes, and deliver clear results. Despite significant investments, R&D progress can still be hindered by disconnected workflows, underused […]
What It Takes to Secure a Competitive Edge in the Food Tech Industry? – GreyB Talks
With the rise of alternative proteins and food technology innovations, companies face challenges balancing intellectual property protection while fostering innovation. Many startups struggle with patenting broad claims, which can stifle competition and slow technological advancements. Additionally, consumer perceptions of lab-grown and AI-designed foods pose hurdles to market acceptance. The solution involves strategic IP management, balancing […]
5 Tools to Reduce 90 Percent of Your Open Innovation Costs in 2025
Traditional innovation management is costly and inefficient. With ideas pouring in from startups, consumers, and partners, manual processes struggle to keep up—slowing innovation, increasing costs, and overloading teams with low-impact ideas. The right open innovation management tools can automate the sorting and evaluation. Research suggests that digitizing information-intensive processes can reduce costs by up to […]
Nestlé, BASF, and Others Move Beyond Fermentation for Affordable HMOs in Infant Formula
Replicating the benefits of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in infant formula is costly and has limited scalability. Traditional fermentation struggles with high expenses. Safety concerns over synthetic alternatives further complicate the development of effective solutions. Advancements in HMO production are beginning to address these roadblocks. For instance, Genechem Inc.’s new method for producing 3-fucosyllactose (3-FL) […]
7 proven innovation training programs to elevate your R&D teams
An innovation training program only works if it provides practical application and aligns with your long-term goals with the training. Workshops, hands-on tools, real-world case studies, and experiential learning are critical, especially in roles that demand ingenuity. They equip teams to take what they learn and put it to work—right away. Nestle’s journey highlights the […]
EUDR compliance simplified for industries to meet Europe’s deforestation rules
If your products rely on materials like palm oil, soy, or timber, EUDR compliance introduces complex challenges. Gaps in traceability tools, unreliable geolocation data, and limited supplier transparency have delayed product launches and increased costs. Industries are struggling to find compliant materials that still meet functional needs. In this study, we take a closer look […]
Top 12 Drug Patents Expiring as early as February 2025
Several high-value drug patents are expiring as early as February 2025, along with their data exclusivities. The list includes Farxiga, Mounjaro, and Ozempic, opening a window for generic developers to strategically target high-value drugs. GreyB analyzed all the drug patents expiring between 2025 and 2040 and spotted the top 12 high-value drugs. The analysis highlights: […]
Make your company EUDR compliant and save forests with this nut
The European Union’s Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) requires companies to ensure their commodities—like palm oil, cocoa butter, and shea butter—are free from links to deforestation. However, traditional shea butter production methods rely heavily on firewood, leading to deforestation. This puts brands at risk of non-compliance. Set to take effect in 2025, food and cosmetics brands face […]
Dominating a $35 billion polyols market with sewage sludge – Ecorbio found a way do it!
The chemical industry faces a pressing global challenge—reducing its reliance on fossil fuels as feedstocks. About 13% of global fossil fuel production (~30 EJ) is used for non-energy purposes, with two-thirds allocated to the chemical sector. This dependency results in around 1 GtCO₂ emissions annually, making the industry one of the hardest to decarbonize. A […]
Ex-IBM leader turns brewery waste into sustainable egg white protein alternative
Replicating the unique functionality of egg whites, like foaming, binding, and gelling, has long been a critical challenge for the alternative protein industry. Their traditional production comes with steep trade-offs, requiring large amounts of water, land, and feed for chickens, and have Carbon emissions ~2,600 kg CO2-eq per cycle, with chicken feed contributing the majority. […]
This 3000x sweeter than sugar protein secured US regulatory approval
Reducing sugar in food without sacrificing taste has been one of the toughest challenges for the food industry. Many sugar alternatives either don’t taste the same or fail to work well in recipes. With over 74% of packaged foods containing added sugars, the global sugar reduction efforts have intensified. Yet, natural sweeteners like stevia and […]
This device could double IVF treatment success rates by 2030
Sperm selection is one of the biggest challenges in fertility treatments today. Nearly one in six people globally face infertility, yet current technologies struggle to match the natural process of selecting the healthiest sperm. This gap often leads to lower success rates in treatments like IVF, leaving couples with limited options and uncertain outcomes. A […]
How is this bio-Ink 3D printing skin, cardiac tissue, and blood vessels?
Creating complex tissues and organs in the lab is a big challenge in tissue engineering. The lack of high-quality biomaterials for stem cell growth only adds to the difficulty. This slows progress in developing treatments for conditions like neurodegenerative diseases and spinal cord injuries, leaving millions of patients waiting for solutions. A Canadian startup, Axolotl […]
This 52 ingredient, natural formula is leading the slow beauty trend
Following the slow beauty trend, consumers increasingly seek ethically produced, eco-friendly products that provide long-term benefits rather than quick fixes. Market data shows that 65% of consumers are willing to pay a premium for products with natural and organic ingredients. A startup called My Green is meeting this demand for sustainable cosmetics using the maximal […]
