Solution Centers

Innovating today to solve the challenges of tomorrow

A global network of formulation labs and test kitchens creating specialty solutions

The needs of today – be it the transition to more sustainable and natural products or staying ahead of rapidly changing customer trends – demand solutions that push us and our partners into what's next. New products. Evolved products. Smarter formulations.

Through our global network of formulation labs and test kitchens, we connect you to leading chemists, food scientists, and application development specialists who have the expertise to help you solve challenges and take your products to the next level.

We can help you with...

  • Formulating products
  • Developing recipes
  • Performing benchmark prototyping
  • Testing product performance
  • Finding the right ingredients

See how our global solution centers create, collaborate and invent what's next.

We adapt

The world changes fast. We understand the landscape for consumer demands, regulations, and sustainable best practices. Our team solves local challenges with global solutions that easily scale.

We collaborate

We discuss your challenges with both customers and suppliers. In doing so, we understand materials and their production. That's the sweet spot where meaningful innovation happens.

We network

It's not enough to just create good ideas. We actively work with you to share the latest trends, best practices, new discoveries, and solutions across our global network. Located in key regions, we are never far away.

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In the news


What's the future of ingredient formulation?

How are our global Solution Centers taking ingredient and specialty chemical innovation to the next level to shape the future of distribution?

 

Back for a second year, Innovation Day is a virtual event covering a full day of tech talks and demos from wide ranging global industries. Go inside our formulation labs and food test kitchens to see how we create, collaborate, and shape what's next.

Inside the labs

Working side-by-side with customers and suppliers, we are accelerating innovation for the food, industrial, and commercial markets.

Need to understand market trends, select ingredients for your formulation, taste test a recipe, or create a sustainable line? Our technical specialists collaborate to find solutions and turn concepts into reality.


Our goal is to learn with you and expand our capabilities together. We don't see hurdles, only opportunities for growth.

Explore our services

Dr. Dejana Drew

Global Director, Innovation & Technology

“Our labs and technical development centers are unique, sophisticated zones of application and performance testing, where we can evaluate and really understand raw materials and formulation behaviors.”

“Our labs and technical development centers are unique, sophisticated zones of application and performance testing, where we can evaluate and really understand raw materials and formulation behaviors.”

Articles and Resources


In our Solution Centers, we go to work on your technical challenges. Whether seeking the latest ingredients or sourcing inspiration for your next recipe, we have hundreds of formulas across different regions and markets. See how we help customers find opportunities that lead to commercial success. Read our articles and browse case studies to learn more.

Introducing the all-new Formulation Finder from Univar Solutions

Your resource for innovation

By combining our 100 years of innovation with AI-powered technology, you can now access hundreds of formulas from global innovators in seconds.

 

Explore Univar Solutions Formulation Finder. Where science and technology transform your next innovation.

Knowledge resources and customer success stories


A proven track record

In our Solution Centers, we go to work on your technical challenges. Whether seeking the latest ingredients or sourcing inspiration for your next recipe, we have hundreds of formulas across different regions and markets. See how we help customers find opportunities that lead to commercial success. Read our articles and browse case studies to learn more.

Articles

Recipe for success: combining culinary science with seasoned application development

Solving customer challenges with collaboration and innovation

Accelerating technical solutions for a changing world

Explore how we reformulate and create custom solutions


A proven track record

In our formulation labs we take a bold idea from concept to reality, helping customers find market-moving opportunities that deliver material advances and lead to commercial success. Download customer success stories and read how we collaborate on innovative ingredient and specialty solutions.

Frequently asked questions


I don't see my service here. Can you still help me?

We're eager to explore different ideas! New challenges help us grow. Contact a member of our team and we'll identify how to best find your solution.

Are you connected with other R&D labs?

Yes, we're connected with partner labs. If we don't have the capabilities to solve your problem, we'll redirect you to the correct person. We want to help you, no matter what.

After my project is complete, can I still reach out for help?

Yes, you can always contact us! When you join our network, you're a lifelong partner. We will help you now and tomorrow.

Ready for your next solution?

We’re here to innovate and grow your business. Collaborate with our technical experts, explore our formulation capabilities, and tap into a global distribution network.