Archive of all Unilever articles – Page 26
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Comment & OpinionUnilever’s eco-beauty brand is well-timed and full of potential
It’s the beauty equivalent of an organic almond milk made by a vegan co-operative
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NewsUnilever unveils eco-friendly Love Beauty & Planet personal care brand
Love Beauty & Planet is the supplier’s first beauty & personal care brand in 20 years
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NewsBrazil truck strikes drag growth down at Unilever
Unilever has spent much of the past few weeks trying to unite shareholders over its planned corporate relocation to the Netherlands, but it was left frustrated by South American affairs on Thursday as shrinking profits were blamed on trucking strikes in Brazil.
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NewsDavid Salkeld takes senior role at former Unilever spreads business Upfield
The FMCG veteran will run Upfield’s north west Europe, Eurasia and Australia/New Zealand operations
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NewsCity snapshot: Brazil truckers strike hits Unilever's Q2 growth
Unilever has posted underlying sales growth of 2.5% in the first half of the year after organic growth slowed to 1.9% in the second quarter, excluding its spreads business. Plus, strong Vimto sales boost Nichols’ first half, trading updates from Hilton Food Group and Science in Sport and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsUnilever revives Pot Rice brand after 15-year hiatus
The range’s revival this week comes in response to “fierce consumer demand”
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NewsRadox adds Me-Time range of bath salts, bombs and oils
The lineup was “inspired by nature” and the first from a mass-market brand to include bath oil, claimed Radox
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NewsJill Ross to replace Angus Maciver as CEO at McCurrach
The move will take effect from 6 August, after which Maciver will retain an active role in the McCurrach Group as non-executive director
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NewsLeading tea brands back scheme to improve Assam pickers’ lives
The Ethical Tea Partnership has kicked off its Women, Children and Families in Assam Commitment in partnership with UNICEF, covering 200 estates
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NewsSainsbury’s trials Ben & Jerry’s and Carte D’Or stands
The retailer is trialling a Ben & Jerry’s parlour in three south London branches, as well as two Carte D’Or outlets in Hertfordshire and Surrey.
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Analysis & FeaturesMarmite Reduced Salt: acid test
Unilever unveiled its new Marmite variant last month
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NewsUnilever adds Sure Invisible Antibacterial antiperspirants
The new range for men and women combines ‘best-ever anti-marks formula with new antibacterial odour protection’
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NewsConcerns over pricing pressures in major Unilever markets
A €6bn gift to investors and better than expected organic growth were not enough to butter up Unilever investors
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NewsCity snapshot: Unilever's first quarter underlying sales grow 3.4%
Unilever has posted first-quarter underlying sales growth of 3.4% to reach an overall turnover of €12.6bn (£11bn), driven by 4.3% volume growth excluding spreads. Plus, Nestlé has reported a “solid start to the year” with first quarter organic growth of 2.8%, Pernod Ricard boosted by emerging markets and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsUnilever unveils reduced salt Marmite spread
Containing 8g of salt per 100g, the new spread features light blue packaging typical of reduced salt food
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NewsNew Hellmann’s barbecue sauce trio backed by £3m push
The trio of sauces in a squeezy bottle – Hot Dog, Honey BBQ and Chilli BBQ – will roll out later this month
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NewsDamian McLoughlin joins Premier Foods as foodservice director
McLoughlin joins the Mr Kipling maker after two stints at Unilever. He was most recently sales director for UK & Ireland
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NewsUnilever backs Pure Leaf despite low sales
In the 52 weeks to 3 March 2018, the posh tea brand’s value in grocery amounted to £357,370
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NewsUnilever launches healthier instant pot meal brand Prep Co
Backed by a £1m media spend, Prep Co’s initial four variants are rolling out now
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NewsMedia Bites 23 March: Unilever, ConAgra Brands, M&S
One of Unilever’s top-10 shareholders said it failed to consult UK investors over the implications of last week’s decision to establish a single legal base in Rotterdam