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With the construction of our new Lipid Excellence Center, we are opening a new chapter in the development of our company. This building unites the areas of R&D, Application Technology and Analytics, while providing a central location for the offices at the site. The Lipid Excellence Center is far more [...]

We have a solution for the growing demands of modern consumers: Our Workout-Ready-Kit – three formulations for the balancing act between sporting activity and everyday urban life, combining functionality, pleasant sensorial feel and sustainable approaches. Created for people whose life is as dynamic as their physical training.

The premiere at Vitafoods Europe 2025 was a full success for us. Thanks to the pooled competences of our Pharma and Nutrition business units, we can now look back on three inspiring days full of innovations, international contacts and groundbreaking talks.

At the Technical Applications business unit of IOI Oleo, the combination of market understanding, application know-how and innovative research has always been at the centre of our activities. Particularly in the area of expandable polystyrene(EPS), we bring our oleochemical expertise to bear in numerous product solutions. This self-perception often leads [...]

The market for nutraceuticals and  supplements is growing rapidly. Particularly in demand are innovative ingredient solutions that offer dietary advantages, increase the bioavailability of [...]

In Sonnenschutz-, Make-up- oder Hautpflege-Konzepten spielen Film-Former eine wesentliche Rolle. Sie sorgen für gleichmäßige Verteilung der Produkte bei der Anwendung und bieten Schutz vor [...]

We are giving our online presence a new glow-up. Everyone knows that the visual identity of a brand can be adapted and modernised with [...]

Penetrating the skin barrier and ensuring the bioavailability of active ingredients, as well as their protective capacity, are considered to be major challenges in the development of topical dosage forms.

Recently, our MIGLYOL® 812 N has taken off: the Technical University of Darmstadt asked us to provide samples for experiments on board the International Space Station (ISS). This literally takes our MIGLYOL® into new spheres! It is an inspiring thought that our MIGLYOL® is not only used on Earth, but [...]

The global market for sun and skin care is developing rapidly and demanding ever more sophisticated concepts that go far beyond mere UV protection and skin care. Value hacking is becoming the benchmark for added value on a small budget and reflects the expectations for multifunctional, hybrid and sustainably formulated [...]

IOI Oleo GmbH is known for its high-quality oleochemical specialities and the technical advice it provides on the use of its products. Thanks to its diversity and longstanding reliability, the product portfolio is used in the pharmaceutical, care, nutrition and technical applications sectors. The R&PD team and its expertise in [...]

Lip balm, lipsticks, rich body butters or spa massage oils – these are probably the typical concepts you think of when you already know our MIGLYOL® 829 ECO. With MIGLYOL® 829 ECO, you are not just formulating any old emulsion. You are creating a feeling of luxury and care that [...]

As a leading company in the field of speciality lipids and pharmaceutical oleochemicals, IOI Oleo GmbH develops innovative and sustainable processes, products and formulations at its research centre in Witten.

Product lifecycle management (PLM) for pharmaceuticals ties up considerable capacities in the quality and regulatory departments over the entire lifecycle of the marketing authorisation. Efficient management of information relevant for the authorisation of newly developed, reformulated and generic medicinal products is therefore a significant success factor. In particular, change notifications [...]

The market for serums is currently experiencing an impressive growth phase. According to current forecasts, the "face serum" segment alone will reach a turnover of 11 billion US dollars by 2034, with an annual growth rate of 6.4%. Products with actives (ingredient-led beauty), such as hyaluronic acid, retinol, vitamin C [...]

In recent years, we have strategically strengthened our presence in the future-oriented Asian market: we have entered into new distribution partnerships and participated in numerous trade fairs. Together with our Chinese partner Beijing Fengli, we are now exhibiting at CPHI 2024 in Shanghai, emphasising our commitment to this dynamic and [...]

Following the award-winning launch of our SOFTISAN® MagicPOWDER S last year, we would now like to present our "Formulator's jewel for worry-free processes". We have already introduced you to DYNASAN® CrystalCONTROL L in our last article. In this newsletter, we will go into more detail about how easy it is [...]

Paris - the city of love, with its sense of aesthetics and beauty, is hosting in-cosmetics global again this year (April 16 - 18). After the successful and award-winning launch of SOFTISAN® MagicPOWDER S last year (read our article on "OUR AWARD-WINNING SOFTSAN® MagicPOWDER S" here), we are looking forward [...]

Sticks are the must-have in the cosmetics industry and are very much en vogue thanks to their often water-free formulations. With a projected market volume that promises to almost double by 2032, sticks are in the spotlight for their efficient and easy application, longevity and minimal packaging. But it's not [...]

IOI Oleo GmbH is known for its high-quality oleochemical specialties and is regarded as a benchmark in many areas. To achieve and maintain this status, continuous work on existing products and innovations is required, as market requirements are changing rapidly. For this reason, we have built up a 14-strong R&D [...]

We warmly invite you to visit our booth 29 in the exhibition area of the Austria Center Vienna from March 18 to 21, 2024 and talk directly to our team of experts from R&D, Regulatory and Galenics.

As the days get longer and the first rays of sunshine lure us outside, we want to enjoy the beautiful spring mood ... and not worry about sun protection or dry skin. MIGLYOL® T-C7 is the perfect emollient for these requirements and much more.

The filing of two further dossiers with the Chinese NMPA* represents an outstanding milestone for customers in the Chinese market. From now on, manufacturers and exporters of finished pharmaceutical products can refer to these dossiers in their application documents. Our Regulatory Affairs department will issue your "Letter of Access" on [...]

It's always exciting when real innovations enter the stage - but this is especially true in the beauty world, which is particularly keen to innovate, inspired by the ever-increasing demands of consumers. Today we have the pleasure of presenting one such innovation to you: SOFTISAN® MagicPOWDER S, winner of the [...]

In 2024, expandable polystyrene (EPS) celebrates its anniversary: the 75th anniversary of its (accidental) discovery. A lot has happened since then and EPS is used in so many areas of our daily lives that it has become indispensable. Foodstuffs such as vegetables and fish are packaged in it to keep [...]

With over 100 years of experience in the production of medium-chain triglycerides, IOI Oleo GmbH has positioned itself as a specialist. We supply companies worldwide with customized solutions for specific applications, from the food to the pharmaceutical industry.

The high quality that we strive for in our portfolio is also reflected in our service. One aspect of this service is to make the usage of our excipients as simple and safe as possible; hence, we have selected products certified by the "European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines [...]

The term "quality" isn't just a buzzword, it's the very bedrock of what we do. To ensure the consistently high standard of our natural ingredients, we rely on the rigorous tracking of specific metrics.

Polymorphism is a fundamental phenomenon observed in lipid materials, encompassing a diverse group of biomolecules such as fats, oils, and phospholipids. This phenomenon refers to the ability of lipids to exist in multiple structurally distinct states of crystallinity. Polymorphism in lipid materials has significant implications, e.g. in pharmaceutical and industrial [...]

Our skin barrier is the "first line of defense" against external factors and plays a crucial role in the appearance and health of our skin. With moisturizers and actives like hyaluronic acid and natural oils, we can strengthen the skin barrier. In this post, you'll learn more about our natural [...]

This year again, our team of experts from the Pharma business unit is once again participating in two of the most important trade fairs in the pharmaceutical industry: "CPhI" in Barcelona and "AAPS PharmSci 360" in Orlando. We use these stages to present ourselves in terms of sustainability, innovation and [...]

The dynamic world of the cosmetics industry is a fascinating playing field where culture, personal expression and technological advancement lead to an ever-evolving array of trends. Barbiecore, gender fluidity, K-pop, K-drama and hybrid cosmetics are clearly more than just short-lived phenomena. They symbolize a decisive change in the way we [...]

The topical therapy approach is the first choice for skin diseases. However, in order to ensure the intended therapeutic success, the patient’s cooperation is indispensable - especially in the case of chronic diseases. A pleasant skin feeling is the prerequisite for enabling the patient to use creams or ointments in [...]

There is a world that remains hidden from most people - the fascinating world of surfaces on a microscopic level. In the "Technical Applications" business unit of IOI Oleo GmbH, we use the latest technologies every day in order to be able to offer our customers the best possible quality [...]

The trend toward DIY cosmetics is growing steadily, as more and more consumers want to know exactly what's in their skin care products. The ability to create homemade creams and lotions, however, has a long learning curve. It takes a lot of trial and error before the result meets one's [...]

IOI Oleo GmbH enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide as a manufacturer of high-quality, lipid-based additives. In order to ensure that we maintain our standards for the highest quality and to comply with the guideline values of national and international pharmacopoeias, we attach great importance to the selection of the raw [...]

Spring temperatures, delicious food, historical sites – Barcelona is definitely worth a trip, not only when the world of cosmetics meets. The team of the Personal Care business unit at IOI Oleo GmbH had the pleasure of presenting a product innovation at their own booth.

Empowerment and diversity in the world of work: On International Women's Day, three of our talented female colleagues share their experiences and challenges. They themselves were also inspired by strong women. With IOI Oleo GmbH they have found an employer who is proud of people who go their own way [...]

The pharmaceutical specialties of the Pharma business unit set standards for quality and are already used in more than 90 countries worldwide. Our distribution partners around the globe play a vital role in also maintaining these high standards in service and consultation. Our team is therefore always glad to have [...]

Sustainability and climate protection are firmly embedded at IOI Oleo GmbH. For many years now, we have been taking small and large steps to reduce climate-damaging emissions relating to our business activities. In March, our “Transformation Concept” project commenced, in which we clearly specify the measures we are implementing for [...]

Between regular meetings, urgent orders and video meetings, scanning electron microscope images are evaluated in order to further optimize performance in EPS production. The team in the Technical Applications Business Unit does everything they can to bring our customers’ individual blends to perfection so that the finished products meet the [...]

The jar is open, the cream shines and exudes a pleasant scent. Now comes the moment of truth which decides whether you like it or not, whether it's a one-off purchase or a new favourite product. How does the cream feel? Is it light, greasy, rich, waxy or rather powdery? [...]

In the topical application of drugs and for their therapeutic success, the development or the selection of the formulation of the active ingredient carrier is of crucial importance. IOI Oleo GmbH is committed to the production of lipidic excipients of the highest quality, which have been used in the pharmaceutical [...]

Do you remember the "10 Step Korean Skin Care Routine"? The ten steps promise great results, but above all they cost a lot of time in the morning and evening. For this reason, we have developed our "Simply Sticks Kit" and ensure efficient skin care with multifunctional formulations.

The selection and qualification of a manufacturer of excipients and active ingredients is one of the main tasks of quality management, which aims, among other things, to ensure the manufacture of effective and safe pharmaceuticals. In this context, monographs serve as a guide to evaluate raw materials regarding their physico-chemical [...]

Full of anticipation, the teams from our business units "Nutrition" and "Basic Oleo" traveled to Food Ingredients Europe 2022 in Paris and presented IOI Oleo GmbH to more than 21,000 visitors from over 135 countries. For us, participating in this leading trade fair for the food industry with our own [...]

In November, the CPHI 2022 in Frankfurt, the leading trade fair for the pharmaceutical industry, finally ended our long absence from trade fairs. We were all very excited to finally see our customers, business partners and friends again, resume personal discussions and make new contacts. One topic was especially important [...]

"The richer, the more nourishing" − This is a misconception that persists. The right choice of emollients and oils is crucial for the care properties of formulations. MIGLYOL® Coco 810 creates the perfect balance − a light feeling on the skin with noticeable caring properties at the same time. Current [...]

As a producer of high-quality MCTs with an excellent reputation worldwide, we strive to continuously improve our products and our range of specialties. Today we would therefore like to introduce our new WITARIX® MCT powder, a new addition to our portfolio.

Finally, the time has come! We will be live at the CPHI Worldwide with a booth. We had to wait until today to present our new trade fair appearance to you and are all the more pleased to welcome you from November 1st to 3rd, 2022 in Frankfurt. Because nothing [...]

“To understand our customers, we need to think like consumers”. With this idea in mind, our desire for a state-of-the-art application laboratory and showroom in the heart of Hamburg grew four years ago. And it became reality! Since 2018, the team from the Personal Care Business Unit has been working [...]

In between virtual meetings, inquiries, offers and production planning, there must be enough time and quiet for the development of individual customer solutions. This juggling is part of the day-to-day business of the Technical Applications business unit at IOI Oleo GmbH. Immerse yourself in a completely normal working day!

The global balance in trade has been permanently disrupted by the corona pandemic, and Russia’s war against Ukraine is doing the rest. Due to the poor availability of gas, this has recently led to dramatically increasing energy costs, which is particularly problematic for the energy-consuming aluminium production. Our SOFTENOL® 3829 [...]

Why only wish your partner and colleagues “good morning”? – wish yourself one too! With a refreshing and motivating routine right after getting up. Freshly squeezed orange juice or rather a strong coffee ...? And the right body and face care is an absolute must. This should be fun but [...]

We associate summer with light clothing, a good mood and balmy, carefree evenings. However, the beautiful season can be demanding for our skin as high temperatures, salt water, chlorinated water and high UV radiation all have an effect on it. Therefore, special care of the skin during the summer is [...]

Climate change in all its aspects is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century and cannot be solved through political debates alone. The economy is an elementary component in achieving the climate goals. Therefore, the sustainable and environmentally conscious orientation of our company is an integral part of [...]

Topical uses of our specialty products are a pivotal component of our daily aspiration at IOI Oleo GmbH. The business units Pharma and Personal care have common history and share products and expertise to help customers developing high quality, sensorially appealing formulations.

A crackling open fire and cozy evenings on the sofa in winter - sounds great! But the skin needs special attention in this cold weather and dry indoor air. In this blog you will learn how our SOFTISAN® 649 envelops the skin like a cocoon and provides gentle care.

UNIVERSAL BEAUTY - a mantra in the cosmetics industry that expresses the wish for universal, vegan, natural and clean beauty-compliant products. SOFTISAN® conditionHAIR is an absolute multifunctional power product that fits this trend perfectly.

It's no secret that the important ozone layer is constantly getting thinner and the protection against harmful UV radiation decreases as a result. Protecting our skin is therefore more important than ever in order to prevent the risk of skin cancer. In addition to the right clothing, primarily sunscreen lotions [...]

The Corona pandemic has led to diverse business constraints all around the globe. Not only have costs of logistics, raw materials and packaging material increased extremely but also the availabilities of such decreased rapidly. Freight costs from Asia to Europe have multiplied, creating a huge challenge especially for materials from [...]

In our last newsletter, we reported on our increased presence in Asia and were able to introduce four new colleagues to you. The recently concluded partnership with our new distributor DKSH for our pharmaceutical area underpins our commitment to our customers in the Asian markets.

Reliability and solution orientation are just two points that characterize IOI Oleo GmbH. Our aim is to work in partnership with you in order to be able to incorporate your needs into our daily effort. In order to be in even more direct contact with you, we have expanded our [...]

Current global events show how valuable and important it is that there are people who, full of devotion and charity, want to make our earth a little bit better. One of these fascinating people is the young Cameroonian Ingrid, who worked in our IOI CARE Studio as a working student. [...]

Improving bioavailability is a key challenge for formulators during development especially with poorly water-soluble drugs. It is a constant struggle in the pharma world to enable a satisfying drug dissolution profile using such APIs. The functional lipid IMWITOR® 742 can help overcome this challenge.

The use of cosmetics should be an experience thanks to an exciting texture and pleasant sensory properties. In the jungle of raw materials, it is up to the formulator to combine the right ingredients, such as actives, fragrances, emollients and oils. One important constituent with an elementary role that ensures [...]

According to a conservative estimate, approximately 1,000,000,000 (1 billion) individual patient doses are manufactured annually with our WITEPSOL® products for the application area of pain and fever management. This not only makes us proud, but also underlines our position as a global benchmark.

With sales of around $27 billion in 2019, capsules are the second most popular dosage form after tablets. Experts predict annual growth of 9%, which means that the capsule could already reach a market volume of $54 billion by 2027. Its popularity is easy to explain, as it offers numerous [...]

The search for the next trend and highlight in the cosmetics industry is our stimulus. Of course, a wow effect is a must. With SOFTISAN® PG2 C10, we have an ingredient in our portfolio that can change everything.

A praline can undoubtedly be called the queen of chocolate specialties. And rightly so, because it usually consists of special flavour compositions and requires an elaborate and technically demanding production method. There is a critical moment in production – namely when the praline is covered with melt-in-the-mouth chocolate. IMWITOR® 600 [...]

In 1843 the Englishman William Brockedon (1787 - 1854) applied for a patent for the tablet and caused “one of the most tremendous upheavals that the pharmacists have ever experienced”. Thereby active ingredients can be precisely dosed and are very stable, the taking is convenient, the production cheap and they [...]

With the revolution of the soap production in the 19th century, washing with soap was firmly established as a part of daily hygiene. However, the surfactants contained in soap weakened the skin’s natural barrier, and producers therefore began adding refatting ingredients. Our SOFTIGEN® 767 has already been used since the [...]

A trend that we are seeing in the market in the USA is the improvement of patient compliance. "Take 1 tablet instead of having to think about regularly taking 3 tablets a day." A trend that we are seeing in the USA addresses just this topic. The goal is to [...]

Where synthetic materials are used in the right place – for example, as films for greenhouses and other land used for agricultural purposes – uneconomic, dry areas can be utilised for agriculture and crop yields optimised despite unfavourable climatic conditions. SOFTENOL® 3190, a product of IOI Oleo GmbH’s Technical Applications [...]

A standstill means a setback! That is why progress is our goal. That may sound like a cliché, but it is a top priority on the agenda at IOI Oleo: More performance? No problem! Well, clear the stage! We proudly present our new product IMWITOR® 2025.Our latest development has the [...]

Lanolin or wool wax is a versatile ingredient and was used medicinally in ancient times. Lanolin is the secretion from sebum glands of sheep and is formed on the surface of their skin. However, the animals have to be treated with pesticides to protect them from parasites. The problem here [...]

If we look at the year 2021, one trend stands out: hybrid cosmetics. The special thing about it: The benefits should complement and enhance each other within a single product. Here is where our 3-in-1 multitasker SOFTISAN® GC8 comes into play, making one plus one equal three (or four).

IOI Oleo GmbH is one of the leading European suppliers of oleochemical specialties for almost all areas of daily life. Top quality is our credo! It is not only reflected in the product but is the essence of our holistic approach. Of course, we monitor the entire manufacturing process and [...]

The dream of every musician: to create a song that goes straight to the ear, sticks there for decades and establishes itself as an evergreen. Everyone knows the lyrics, the hit fits every mood and it simply belongs to every party. But to earn the title evergreen in the cosmetics [...]

An infusion can save lives and is used as a basic therapy in all areas of health care. The therapy, however, is complex and error-prone. Just as the patient relies on the correct diagnosis by the doctor and the proper execution by the specialist staff, so must the doctor and [...]

IOI Oleo GmbH pursues the self-declared goal of acting in an environmentally conscious and ecologically sustainable manner. At the beginning of the value chain in particular, we bear a great deal of responsibility and have a direct influence on the downstream industry. And it is exactly the same in the [...]

Everyone surely remembers their first great love - butterflies in your stomach, constantly walking on air and being in a chronically good mood. Why not just revive this feeling during your personal me-time and give your skin a little tender-loving care... This works best with our SOFTISAN® 378 - the [...]

In the early 2000s, the team of the IOI Oleo GmbH Pharma Business Unit asked themselves: Why do the principles and guidelines for active ingredients not also apply to excipients? As a result, the production site in Witten was GMP-certified, making IOI Oleo GmbH one of the first manufacturers of [...]

Consumers' understanding of ecological sustainability and the associated will for environmentally conscious behaviour is a great development in our society. The consumer demands resource conservation and the fair treatment of nature. This shift of the view point of our consumption ist great – and we live it, every single day. [...]

Just as the fictional Agrabah from Disney's Aladdin represents the infinite versatility of the Middle East, for us our MCT oils reflect the different industries and their requirements. There are overlaps across business units in our extensive portfolio: From technical applications and pharmaceuticals to personal care and nutrition. The diversity [...]

Medical applications and research have recently put cannabis in the spotlight and fueled a boom in demand. We now speak of a "green rush" - but what exactly triggered this demand? It is worth taking a closer look.

A little wink or a hearty laugh conjure wrinkles in our face and reveal stories we have already written. The skin is our largest organ and deserves special attention. Read here how WITARIX® MCT C8 ensures effective skin care.

Imagine Christmas or your birthday: Great food, friends and family - then the pleasure of relaxing on the couch in the evening with a gift box of chocolates. It's hard to think what it would be like without this melt-in-the-mouth treat. Discover how perfect production can be achieved with SOFTENOL® [...]

An Award Ceremony as the Crowning Conclusion: On 14 April, the awards were presented for the best project papers on the topic of IOI Academy. Nine students from Macromedia University Hamburg had been dealing intensively with the topic of “IOI Academy” in the past months. Read now why we will [...]

Transporting the vaccines for the fight against Corona is a logistical challenge. All factors for smooth transport have to fit together perfectly. In this article you can read what we have to do with it and how our SOFTENOL® contributes to the success.

FINALLY! After what felt like an endless winter with a lot of snow, the first sun rays tickle our skin. We are drawn outside, our body craves exercise, and the winter fat needs to be worked off. So, put on your running shoes and get some fresh air.

Hardly any other area today is as highly regulated by the legislature as the pharmaceutical industry. However, there are currently no manufacturing guidelines for lipid-based excipients, although most drugs consist for the largest part (75 to 99%) of excipients. The team of the Pharma Business Unit at IOI Oleo GmbH [...]

Those familiar joys of spring are back, our skin longs for the sun, the days are finally getting longer and warmer again. And the summer-sun-good-mood evergreen “Walking on Sunshine” has been part of every summer since 1985 - just like MIGLYOL® 8810.

In 2016, the industrial division of CREMER Oleo GmbH was transferred to the IOI Group from Malaysia and IOI Oleo GmbH with the production sites in Witten, Wittenberge and the new headquarters in Hamburg was founded. On February 16, 2021, the event was celebrating its fifth anniversary. Happy Birthday to [...]

Offering sustainable and nature-based products is one of our basic principles. We recently took another consistent step by switching the energy supply of our production sites to green electricity.

The Technical Applications Business Unit of IOI Oleo GmbH shows what it means to realize customers’ requirements. The team develops ready-to-use blends for the production of EPS based on customer requirements, the machines used and the desired final product properties. In this article you will learn what advantages these blends [...]

"The hard fat with a difference?" - SOFTISAN® 378 of the IOI Oleo GmbH corresponds to the properties of hard fat according to the official monograph. In this blog post you will experience what is actually hidden behind the product and what its special properties are.

Sustainability has become a real trend. IOI Oleo GmbH addresses this topic for a long time now and firmly anchored sustainability in its values and principles. For the food sector, our broad MCT oil portfolio offers appropriate sustainable solutions.

The Wittenberge site is getting a new storage tank facility in order to increase flexiblity to customer requests. This complex construction project is a milestone in the company's history and state-of-the-art when it comes to environmental protection.

Back to Nature! With our behaviour, we can all consciously contribute to making the world a little bit better. That is the reason why we are particularly proud of our green portfolio. Learn in this article what makes us and our products special!

The site in Witten has developed from its origin as “Märkische Seifen-Industrie GmbH” to a specialised chemical production site, with more than 150 IOI Oleo GmbH employees. From here, our products find their way to countries throughout the world. Learn more about the exciting history of our IOI Oleo GmbH [...]

The team in the Pharma Business Unit has made a name for itself throughout the world with the most diverse products under the WITEPSOL® brand. Whereas, the WITEPSOL® brand name has practically become a synonym for hard fat. How did we achieved that? You will find out in this blog [...]

Wittenberge? Never heard of it! Then it’s high time to learn more because this is where IOI Oleo GmbH has one of its production sites with more than 100 employees. Plant Manager Ronald Apel describes his workplace.

Convenience is King. Ready-to-eat meals are becoming more and more popular. That is evident from the growing demand for aluminium packaging for this segment. To produce this packaging, you need lubricants. The following article explains why IOI Oleo GmbH is regarded as the leading supplier of these solutions.

Cosmetic products and the skin may only meet for a short while …But the effect is decisive and long-lasting. At IOI Oleo GmbH, the team in the Personal Care business unit is currently committed to this fleeting moment under the motto of “Touching Technologies”. Learn all about the facets of [...]

We got off to a running start in preparing for the CPhI Worldwide and intended to proudly present our new Corporate Design there, together with our completely revised catalogues. But, as everyone knows, all trade fairs were cancelled; we are therefore using this medium to bring you closer to our [...]

In recent years, there has been an increasing focus on MCTs, which are said to have a positive effect on weight reduction and body fat percentage. IOI Oleo GmbH is one of the leading manufacturers of MCTs in Europe and provides both established MCT oils and solutions tailored according to [...]

The health situation of companion and farm animals worldwide has developed and improved significantly in recent years. That is very largely due, on the one hand, to pharmaceutical products as well as biological and medically prescribed nutritional supplements and, on the other hand, to the raw materials used. And here [...]

The Star in Creams, Lotions, Bath Oils, Sun Care and More IMWITOR®️ 375. Our Formulator’s Must Have. When we speak about a finely dispersed mixture of two liquids, we mean an emulsion in which droplets of one liquid are dispersed in the other liquid. IMWITOR®️ 375 is not only versatile [...]

Surrounded by automated measuring instruments, scales and filled powder samples, the small, extremely experienced team in the Technical Applications business unit at IOI Oleo GmbH develops process additives for EPS production and lubricants for metal processing. Get to know our team around Torsten Weigt.

The growing acceptance among customers and patients encourages market researchers to forecast outstanding growth potential for cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabis-based products. We have investigated intensively with this topic and wanted to find out which oil is best using acknowledged and objective methods.

2020 has not turned out as planned and expected. Thus, we cannot present new developments and formulations in our Care Studio as usual. But we wouldn't be the IOI Oleo GmbH if we didn't find ways to continue to publish trend-based formulations, formulation kits and ideas for creative further processing.

As from 04.05.2020, IOI Oleo GmbH will have a new look! Today marks the start of our new corporate design, created with great commitment and enthusiasm.

The COSMET’AGORA is the French local trade show organized by the French Society of Cosmetology (SFC, Société Française de Cosmétologie). The show aims to present raw materials, new technologies, formulations and test methods, all related to the cosmetic industry, with a special focus on sensoriality and textures.

CPhI Worldwide 2019 was back to Frankfurt, and we took this opportunity to invite our partners prior to the show to the distribution day at our production site in Witten, including a plant tour and laboratory session.

The in-cosmetics Global was held at the “Porte de Versailles” in Paris from 2nd to 4th of April 2019 with around 800 international exhibitors and 10.000 visitors from around the world. IOI Oleo GmbH’s Personal Care team presented twelve new formulations, developed by the CARE Studio, and one new raw [...]