Archive of all Unilever articles – Page 10
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Analysis & FeaturesHow the Global 50 largest fmcg companies are turning defence into attack
The world’s fmcg giants have soaked up plenty of pressure, and are looking to go back on the attack. Can they prosper in the post-Covid environment?
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Comment & OpinionGovernment’s ‘healthy sales’ reporting strategy a positive step, but it’s not all roses
Following a long series of rowbacks and u-turns on the obesity strategy, it comes as a refreshing change to see affirmative action from the government
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Comment & OpinionSupermarkets naming and shaming shrinkflation brands is a risky tactic
Will UK retailers call brands’ shrinkflation practices out on shelf?
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NewsCity snapshot: Unilever kicks off final leg of €3bn share buyback programme
Unilever has commenced the fourth and final tranche of its share buyback programme to give back €3bn to shareholders
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Analysis & FeaturesCan Enough save the reputation of plant-based alt meats?
The food tech business plans to produce masses of mycoprotein
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NewsUnilever, Kimberly-Clark, Essity and Haleon unite on Tesco donations push
The suppliers will donate one hygiene product to charity In Kind Direct for every two sold
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Comment & OpinionNew Unilever, Reckitt and Diageo CEOs are in for a baptism of fire
The new generation of fmcg leaders face myriad challenges as they establish themselves in their respective hot-seats, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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NewsClimate change inaction to cost fmcg giants billions of pounds
Procter & Gamble, Colgate-Palmolive and Unilever all face billions in costs unless they urgently tackle Scope 3 emissions
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NewsUnilever eyes UK launch for frozen yoghurt brand Yasso
It has applied to register the name ‘Yasso’ as a trademark with the IPO
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Comment & OpinionIn Ian Meakins, Unilever has a chair with real intellectual heft
Unilever can expect its new chair to have all the smarts of his recent cosmopolitan predecessors, says Ian Wright, co-chair of the Food & Drink Export Council
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NewsCity News: Unilever beats expectations but falling market share concerns City
Unilever shares were buoyed increasing margins and sales that beat expectations in the first half, but concerns were raised over its falling market share as pricing hampered volumes
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NewsFood and drink companies ‘failing’ to tackle labour abuse risks
Fmcg businesses are failing to identify and prevent forced labour risks in their supply chains, human rights campaigners say
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NewsCity snapshot: Unilever hires Compass Group’s Ian Meakins as chair
Unilever has announced the appointment of Ian Meakins as chair designate to replace outgoing chair Nils Andersen
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Analysis & FeaturesWhy it’s so difficult for fmcg companies to exit Russia
Several fmcg companies have struggled to exit Russia following its invasion of Ukraine
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Comment & OpinionWhy Unilever’s bumper profits are not all they seem
The news of Unilever’s near-double digit first-half sales growth and improved margins raised some eyebrows yesterday amid regulatory scrutiny of food and drink suppliers
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NewsUnilever to comply with Russian conscription law deploying workers to Ukraine
Vladimir Putin’s government has been pressuring foreign companies to engage with new conscription rules
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NewsCity snapshot: Unilever grows margins on pricing increases
Unilever increased its margins in the first half of its financial year, despite €1.6bn of input inflation. Plus updates from Compass Group and Greencore and grocery market share data from NIQ
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NewsPersil adds ‘sustainable’ laundry detergent sheets
The NPD is made with biodegradable materials and naturally derived stain removers
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NewsPot Noodle trials paper packaging with Tesco
The packaging innovation is the result of three years’ development by Pot Noodle owner Unilever
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Events & AwardsWere you papped at the Grocer Gold Awards 2023?
A dazzling guest list descended on the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the bold and brilliant in retail