All McCormick articles
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NewsMcCormick-Unilever tie-up faces official CMA competition review
The phase 1 probe, launched today, follows a call for comment in July from the CMA to any interested industry parties on the $45bn combination
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: Sainsbury’s KickStarter, Colman’s for sale and Gousto ready meals
The first rung on the career ladder is harder to reach than ever before. The government’s latest figures show 981,000 young people aged 16 to 24 are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
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NewsUnilever to carve out Colman’s ahead of McCormick deal
Bankers from Rothschild have been engaged to find a buyer for Colman’s
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NewsMcCormick announces London listing and post-Unilever Foods structure
The deal will create a $20bn turnover ‘global flavour powerhouse’ divided into four divisions and headquartered in Maryland and the Netherlands
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NewsCMA opens probe into McCormick’s acquisition of Unilever foods
The CMA this morning issued an invitation to comment, whereby interested parties can submit their thoughts on how the merger might affect competition in the UK market
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NewsMcCormick pressing ahead with Unilever Foods integration plan
The deal – forecast to close sometime in mid-2027 – brings together McCormick brands such as Cholula and Frank’s with Unilever’s Hellmann’s and Knorr
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Comment & OpinionWhy consumer giants are shedding their conglomerate structure
From McCormick-Unilever to ABF’s Primark split, a wave of corporate refocusing is reshaping the consumer goods landscape, says Akeel Sachak, global head of consumer at Rothschild & Co, who is advising on both transactions
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Analysis & FeaturesAfter ‘decisive step’ on food, what does Unilever do now?
Investors pushed for an exit from food – but shares have fallen since news broke. What does an HPC-focused Unilever look like?
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NewsUnilever and McCormick investors bail as $44.8bn food deal agreed
Investors in Unilever and McCormick rushed for the exit after news of its $66bn (£49.8bn) food merger broke on Tuesday lunchtime
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NewsUnilever sells food business to McCormick in $66bn mega-merger
The deal will combine Unilever brands including Hellmann’s and Knorr with McCormick’s self-branded spices alongside Cholula and Frank’s hot sauces
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NewsUnilever €13bn food division deal with McCormick ‘could close today’
The majority of the deal’s value would be given to Unilever as McCormick equity, Unilever said in a statement issued to the London Stock Exchange this morning
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Analysis & FeaturesWould McCormick be a good fit for Unilever food brands?
McCormick’s approach has been described as ‘extraordinarily ambitious’. But experts believe it could benefit both parties
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Comment & OpinionEditor’s picks: Joybuy, the China opportunity and the Lager Authenticity Index
Make no mistake: the launch of Joybuy is a major milestone for UK retail
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NewsUnilever in talks with McCormick over food business mega-merger
Unilever said in a short statement to the London Stock Exchange this morning that it had received an inbound offer for its foods business and was in discussions with McCormick & Company
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Partner FeaturesHow the air fryer revolution is powering flavour exploration and category growth
At this time of year, most of the nation wants to eat healthier while saving time and money, so it’s an ideal moment to celebrate one of the most popular and efficient meal time hacks – the air fryer.
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Comment & OpinionGraze sale is a smart step for Unilever. What’s next?
With Unilever focused on power brands, it’s clear, like Graze, that Marmite, Bovril and Colman’s would be better served by a new, more focused owner who can champion and get the best out of them
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Comment & OpinionDespite uncertainties, the UK’s dairy sector has plenty to be positive about
Investors clearly have a good reason for putting their money behind dairy
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NewsMcCormick hires Pete Skipwith as UK&I consumer sales director
Skipwith joined the business from Hovis earlier this month
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat’s Hain Celestial’s plan and will brands be sold off?
‘Hain Reimagined’ will simplify operations and boost marketing
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NewsMcCormick to bring Mexican salsa brand Herdez to UK
Its range includes taco kits, seasonings and salsas