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Find out how we combine global strength in R&D with local knowledge to create unique products with proven benefits.

Innovation in Unilever

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More than 6,000 people work within R&D. Find out what types of jobs they do and where they are based.

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Our role is to assure the safety and environmental sustainability of Unilever products and their manufacturing processes.

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Could your design or technology create a new product or improve an existing one? Open Innovation could bring your idea to millions.

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Find out about the ingredients in Unilever's home and beauty & personal care products.

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Innovation will solve some of the greatest challenges facing our world

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More than 6,000 scientists, engineers, chefs and technicians work in Unilever's R&D centres around the globe - inventing new products and improving existing products to delight consumers everywhere.

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