Future possibilities
We are proud of our reputation as a world leader in research and development through innovation and renovation.
Skincare Science
Skin ageing research is an area that connects with Unilever’s vision to help people look good, feel good and get more out of life.
Beautiful skin
As we grow older, any changes in appearance can be indicators of overall health and it has been shown that ‘looking old for one’s age’ is linked to an increased risk of mortality.
Our innovation
Our investment
€ 891m
In 2009 Unilever spent €891m 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.
Managing Director
Roxane De Freitas heads Unilever Caribbean Limited
Roxane De Freitas is the first woman to serve as the company's Managing Director.
News
Unilever Caribe marks 10 with 1,000
Unilever's operation in the Dominican Republic marks 10 years by planting 1,000 trees.
Some of our locations worldwide
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Europe
Unilever R&D Europe, Port Sunlight & Colworth (UK), Vlaardingen (NL).
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North America
Unilever R&D Trumbull, USA.
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Asia
Unilever R&D Shanghai, China & Bangalore, India.
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