Archive of all Unilever articles – Page 16
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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”
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NewsShareholders pile pressure on food giants for transparent health reporting
Unilever became the first major manufacturer to bow to the ShareAction campaign last month
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NewsUnilever invests in Magnum ice cream with £10m rebrand
Its new packs are touted as emphasising Magnum’s “cracking chocolate” and sustainable sourcing
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Comment & OpinionHow Unilever’s R&D team is working to freshen the deodorant market
Unilever reckons the market has become ‘stagnant’, so it’s kicking off a three-year mission to stir things up
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NewsUnilever aims to shake up deodorant category with new-tech launches
The overhaul includes Sure Nonstop Protection – the brand’s ‘biggest upgrade in antiperspirant technology in 30 years’
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NewsGravy mayonnaise among trio of new Hellmann’s sauces
The trio was designed to play on trendy restaurant flavours
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NewsGlobal fmcg players cut ties with Russia in war protest
Unilever, Carlsberg, Heineken, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Lindt were among those to have minimised and suspended business in the country
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NewsShareAction planning next move after Unilever commits to HFSS reporting
Unilever agreed to set new stretching targets for growing the proportion of its healthier products, based on the government’s Nutrient Profile Model
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Comment & OpinionBy cutting ties with Russia, businesses are proving they can put people over profits
Quitting Russia en masse shows the world’s biggest food and drink brands can act quickly and decisively when they want to
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NewsUnilever suspends Russian imports and exports in protest at Ukraine invasion
“We will not invest any further capital into the country, nor will we profit from our presence in Russia” it said
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Comment & OpinionUnilever’s move on HFSS transparency invites industry to follow suit
The Marmite and Hellmann’s maker is the first big manufacturer to add its name to this cause
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NewsUnilever agrees to HFSS transparency after shareholder pressure
Unilever will now measure the sales of its products against major government-endorsed nutrient profile models