Archive of all Unilever articles – Page 15
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NewsLynx uses power of AI to devise new scent
Unilever said Lynx A.I. Body Spray – was developed “using 46 terabytes of data, 6,000 ingredients, and 3.5 million potential fragrance combinations
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Comment & OpinionInvestors have the power to make food companies put health first – and make money
Investors can drive positive impact across the sector in a short timescale, as happened at Unilever last year, says Holly Gabriel of ShareAction
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NewsUnilever shrinks Dove Beauty Bar packs as cost inflation bites
A spokeswoman for Dove owner Unilever said it was ‘experiencing increases in the costs of the raw materials’
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NewsMore than half of ‘flagship’ products HFSS, claims survey
The claims by Action on Sugar/Salt and ShareAction come ahead of October’s start of the clampdown on HFSS promotions
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NewsPersil to launch ‘breakthrough’ laundry capsule for cold washes
The NPD features a re-engineered membrane that is fully biodegradable and designed to leave no residue on laundry
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NewsCity Snapshot: Unilever price hikes drive strong first half growth
Unilever has posted first half growth of more than 8% due to soaring prices, but margins were hit by mounting input cost inflation. Plus monthly grocery figures from Nielsen and trading updates from Greencore and Compass Group.
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Comment & OpinionMagnum, Flora, Twix… shrinkflation is rife, but shoppers will only take so much
Shrinking packs during the worst cost of living crisis in 30 years risks undoing years of brand loyalty
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NewsDove launches more efficient Men+Care deodorant size in sustainability push
The brand has removed propellant gas but maintained the same level of antiperspirant
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NewsUnilever cuts size of Magnum multipacks to mitigate cost increases
A spokeswoman for Unilever said it was ‘currently experiencing large increases in the costs of some of our raw materials’
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NewsPot Noodle adds Doner Kebab flavour and reformulates block noodle range
The block noodle category had seen a ‘surge in popularity due to people continuing to work from home’, said Pot Noodle
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NewsSebastian Munden to leave Unilever UK&I GM role following restructure
Munden was appointed to run the UK&I business in 2017 and has been hailed for his significant contribution to Unilever
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Comment & OpinionFood and pharma are jockeying to be on the right side of consumer health consolidation
Major consolidation is likely to take place as the giants bid for dominance, says Warren Ackerman, head of European consumer staples research at Barclays
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NewsUnilever shares soars as it hands activist investor Nelson Peltz board seat
Peltz will join the Persil, Dove and Magnum maker as non-executive director on 20 July, as well as taking a place on the group’s compensation committee.
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NewsUnilever snaps up hair loss supplements brand Nutrafol
Unilever has continued to expand its focus on the health and wellness category with the acquisition of US hair loss supplement maker Nutrafol.
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NewsLifebuoy reformulates to boost antibacterial protection
The reformulated products met the demand of shoppers, who were looking for ‘increased levels of hygiene in everyday products’, Lifebuoy claimed
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Comment & OpinionStop supporting businesses still selling in Russia
Why is no clear stance being taken against all those companies that continue to operate in Russia, asks Kat Leclerc, company director at EuropaFood
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NewsThe Vegetarian Butcher adds Mexican-inspired plant-based chicken pieces
The NPD would ‘cater to the nation’s love for chicken-based meals’ and help retailers meet the ’increased consumer demand for plant-based experimentation’, it said
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NewsCity News: Unilever growth above expectations but more price hikes on the way
Unilever’s first quarter growth came in above market expectations due to an 8%-plus hike in prices
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Comment & OpinionMagnum’s silver foxes add wit to luxury message
Think Magnum advert, and you tend to think of well-dressed supermodels
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NewsMarmite unveils posh truffle flavour spread
Unilever said the NPD offered a “luxurious umami flavour and decadent aroma, along with the iconic Marmite taste”