USA: Unilever in talks to buy Honest Co – reports
FMCG giant Unilever is in discussions to buy ecological home and personal care firm Honest Co for around $1 billion, according to a report in the Wall St Journal quoting “people familiar with the matter”. Co-founded by actress Jessica Alba, Honest Co makes products such as disposable nappies, household cleaners and personal care and beauty […]
UK: Unilever partners with dry-cleaning start-up ZipJet
In a bid to exapnd into new channels, FMCG multinational Unilever has entered a partnership with dry-cleaning start-up ZipJet through its Persil laundry detergent brand. According to reports in Campaign Live and Marketing Week, the partnership will allow the FMCG giant to put the Persil brand on ZipJet’s uniforms and clothing bags. In addition, consumers […]
USA: Unilever acquires Dollar Shave Club
Multinational consumer goods company Unilever has announced that it will acquire Dollar Shave Club, a manufacturer of male grooming products. According to Forbes, Unilever will pay $1 billion in cash for the US razor company, which offers direct-to-consumer monthly subscriptions of inexpensive razors, aiming to eliminate the overheads of bricks and mortar stores and pass the […]
UK: Coca-Cola acquires AdeS soy beverage business from Unilever
Unilever has announced the sale of its AdeS soy beverage business in Latin America to Coca-Cola FEMSA and The Coca Cola Company for $575 million. Commenting on the deal, Unilever EVP Miguel Kozuszok said: “This sale is a step in reshaping our portfolio in Latin America to deliver sustainable growth for Unilever and enables us to sharpen […]
USA: Unilever, Henkel and L’Oreal among bidders for Vogue International – reports
Leading FMCG multinationals Unilever, Henkel and L’Oreal are among the first-round bidders for US haircare firm Vogue International, according to sources quoted in a Reuters article. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, Vogue International sells and distributes hair care and other personal care products to to major retailers, primarily through the food, pharmacy and mass channels of […]
Australia: Unilever launches green tea “with no bitter aftertaste”
The Australian arm of FMCG multinational Unilever has launched a green tea said to have been blended “to remove any bitter aftertaste”. According to an article in Australian Food News, the new Lipton Delicately Fresh Green Tea was developed following consumer research that revealed consumers tended to avoid green tea due to the often bitter […]
Germany: Unilever unveils new Knorr ‘world’ inspired barbecue sauces
Unilever has unveiled a new line of Knorr barbecue sauces for the German market under the Grillsaucen Der Welt (Barbecue Sauces Of The World) name. The products are recommended as a dip, a marinade or as an accompaniment to grilled meats and are said to have been inspired by the barbecue tradition in Australia, Brazil, Japan […]
USA: Unilever launches first non-dairy Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
Unilever has announced the launch of its first non-dairy offerings under the Ben & Jerry’s brand. The new vegan ice creams, first rumoured to be in development last June, are based on almond milk and will be rolled out to stores in the US over the next few weeks, according to an article in Time […]
UK: Unilever turnover up 10% in 2015
FMCG Unilever posted a turnover increase of 10% in 2015, according to the company’s latest full year financial statements. Total sales for the year rose to €53.3 billion including a positive currency impact of 5.9%. The company also reported underlying sales growth of 4.1% “ahead of our markets”, with volume up by 2.1% and value up by 1.9%. […]
USA: Unilever sells five hair care brands to Strength of Nature
Multinational FMCG firm Unilever has announced that it has sold the Motions, Just for Me, Consort, Groom & Clean brands, and African rights to the TCB brand, to the specialized multi-cultural hair care manufacturer, Strength of Nature. Georgia, USA based Strength of Nature markets a number of brands including Profectiv MegaGrowth, African Pride, Dream Kids, […]