IFF Scent Targets Wellness, Colgate In Space, Kao Decarbonization; News In Brief
Executive Summary
International Flavors & Fragrances says its Science of Wellness program benefits from more than 40 years of fragrance research, a best-in-class fragrance palette, and the firm’s in-house artificial intelligence tool. More personal-care news in brief.
IFF Science Of Wellness
The global health and wellness market is expected to grow by 5% to 10% annually by 2025, and International Flavors & Fragrances’ Scent division is uniquely positioned to supply consumer product companies with scents that support their customers’ wellbeing with emotional, cognitive and physical benefits, IFF says. Announced on 20 May, World Meditation Day, IFF’s Science of Wellness program benefits from more than 40 years of fragrance research, including neuroscience and consumer perception data, along with a best-in-class fragrance palette and the firm’s in-house artificial intelligence tool, according to the release. “IFF has a long history of research into the effects of fragrance on consumer wellness and emotions, along with an AI exploration initiated in 2006. Combining the results of these ongoing studies with the AI unique capabilities, a 15-year pioneer, is allowing our perfumers to awaken emotions and move into territories that we believe are more exciting and relevant for our customers and consumers alike,” says Nicolas Mirzayantz, head of IFF’s scent division. (Also see "World’s Biggest Fragrance And Flavor Firms Join Forces To Champion Science In Public Policy" - HBW Insight, 31 Mar, 2021.)
A look At Kao's Tochigi plant with solar panels
Kao Steps Up Decarbonization Targets
Tokyo-based Kao Corporation aims to achieve zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2040 and carbon-negative status by 2050 by developing technology that enables CO2 to be used as a raw material, according to a May release from the chemicals, cosmetics and home-care products firm. Kao says it is committed to setting science-based targets that align with international greenhouse gas reduction goals to limit global temperature rise compared with pre-industrial levels. Accordingly, it will seek an upgraded certification from the Science Based Targets Initiative – established by the CDP, the UN Global Compact, the World Resources Institute, and the World Wide Fund for Nature – from 2 degrees to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Decarbonization figures among 19 “Kao Actions” outlined in Kao’s environmental, social and governance strategy released in April 2019, the Kirei Lifestyle Plan.
Colgate To Study Plaque In Space Lab
Colgate-Palmolive Company announces the first of several research projects planned in partnership with the ISS US National Lab, this one designed to learn more about the growth and metabolism of oral biofilms, ie, dental plaque, in a unique microgravity environment. According to the firm’s 26 May release, the experiment will travel from Kennedy Space Center to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX’s 22nd commercial resupply services mission, contracted by NASA. The launch will occur no earlier than June 3, according to the announcement. “This is one small step towards advancing oral health, and one giant leap towards furthering Colgate’s research and development centered around smart health solutions,” says Colgate’s chief technology officer Pat Verduin.