Bigger, better, faster innovation
We are proud of our reputation as a world leader in research and development. We’re using breakthrough technology to get bigger and better innovations into the market faster.
Close Up Fire-Freeze
The heat of aromatic spices meets the most advanced cooling agents in the innovative formula for our most unusual toothpaste
The clever combination behind Close Up Fire-Freeze toothpaste
Unilever’s scientists have developed a unique toothpaste which combines a warming sensation that battles bad breath with long-lasting, cooling freshness.
Our innovation
Our investment
€ 928m
In 2010 Unilever spent €928m on research & development.
Our people
6000 +
Currently we have over 6000 people working in R&D in all Unilever regions across the globe.
Our inventions
300 +
We typically file between 250 & 350 new patent applications a year.
Our intellectual property
20 000
Worldwide we have over 20 000 registered patents & patent applications.
Our R&D experts
Rosemary, Development Nutrition Manager, Durban, South Africa
I am learning every day, especially about partnership management.
Our R&D centres
Unilever R&D, Shanghai
R&D in Shanghai focuses on synthetic chemistry and traditional Chinese medicine.
Some of our locations worldwide
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Europe
Port Sunlight, Colworth and Vlaardingen
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North America
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South America
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Africa and Middle East
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Asia
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Australasia
