Archive of all Unilever articles
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Comment & OpinionWhy is Unilever spinning out its ice cream business?
The reason for the ice cream separation is that there are few synergies with the rest of Unilever’s portfolio, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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NewsUnilever ice cream performance gives investors hope of turnaround progress
Unilever shareholders have reacted positively as the consumer goods giant outperformed City expectations today, signalling progress with its ongoing turnaround
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NewsMagnum Ice Cream Company appoints CEO ahead of Unilever demerger
An industry veteran, the newly appointed boss joined Unilever Ice Cream in 1988
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NewsUnilever sales beat estimates off strong ice cream performance
Unilever’s ice cream division – which it will spin off by the end of the year – performed particularly well
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NewsWild adds roll-on deodorant to refillable personal care offer
The innovation comes in four fragrances, with a choice of four aluminium case designs
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NewsKnorr targets young home cooks with ‘easy’ cooking paste range
The ‘versatile’ pastes are promisted to deliver ‘a bold burst of flavour with minimal effort’
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NewsUnilever installs Ben & Jerry’s CEO, escalating dispute with board
Ben & Jerry’s insiders told The Wall Street Journal Senf had been appointed CEO without proper consultation
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NewsUnilever taps Korean food boom with new Namdong noodles brand
The noodles feature a separate spice sachet for customisable levels of heat
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does Dr Squatch acquisition say about Unilever’s big turnaround?
A push for premiumisation is central to Unilever’s growth strategy
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Comment & OpinionWhat can playful male grooming brand Dr Squatch do for Unilever?
Dr Squatch’s portfolio of natural deodorants, soaps, shampoos, conditioners and body washes boast an atypical, but still butch, design philosophy
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NewsUnilever acquires Dr Squatch as Dove owner continues to clean up portfolio
The Dove and Lynx owner said the deal marked another step in moving its portfolio towards premium and high-growth spaces
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NewsUnilever weighs up sale of loss-making snacking brand Graze
Unilever is reportedly looking to offload healthy snacking brand Graze as the consumer packaged foods giant continues to explore ways to reshape its portfolio
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Comment & OpinionNestlé and Unilever are kickstarting a tough new strategic era
Fmcg CEOs are learning to better pick their battles and prioritise finite resources, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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NewsUnilever invests £80m in fragrance innovation and new Merseyside facility
The planned site in Port Sunlight marked ‘a significant step in Unilever’s global investment to build world-class in-house fragrance capabilities’
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InterviewsBeyond Unilever: Alan Jope on soap, slavery, and the supply chain
Ex-Unilever CEO Alan Jope is enjoying retirement, but he continues to fight for sustainability and ethical supply chains within global food and drink
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NewsPersil and Comfort unveil Pure Heaven Scent laundry lines for sensitive skin
The launch will be supported by a campaign starring influencer Molly-Mae Hague
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NewsUnilever quizzed over climate whistleblower claims with Tesco next in firing line
Campaign group ShareAction will question Unilever over its resilience planning and food supply chain management in the face of climate change
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NewsMedia Bites 25 April: Unilever, Ben & Jerry’s, The Original Factory Shop, Post Office, retail crime
There was a lot of coverage this morning and overnight surrounding Unilever’s first quarter trading update with sales down 0.9% to £12.7bn although underlying sales were up 3%
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NewsDove sales up 8% as Unilever posts ‘resilient’ Q1 performance
Plans to turn Unilever into a ‘consistently higher-performing business’ were on track, said new CEO Fernando Fernandez
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NewsSurf launches laundry liquid trio designed for short wash cycles
The fragrance-focused Magnifi-Scent Wash is available in Floral Fusion, Sunshine Blossom and Aqua Bliss