Philippines: Unilever opens new factory to bolster personal care manufacture
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has opened a new €80 million ($78.4 million) factory in the Philippines to increase production of its personal care ranges in the country by 15%. Located in the province of Cavite, the factory will manufacture Sunsilk and Creamsilk haircare products, as well as deodorant ranges from Rexona and Dove. […]
Colombia: Unilever adds facility for sauce manufacture
FMCG major Unilever is expanding its manufacturing capabilities in Colombia with the launch of a new facility for its Fruco and Del Huerto brands. According to a Just Food report, the new plant is sited at the company’s existing production complex in Palmira. Said to be the fourth-largest Unilever production centre in the Latin America region, the Palmira facility […]
USA: Unilever to acquire Yasso greek yoghurt brand
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced that the company has reached an agreement to acquire Yasso, a US frozen greek yogurt brand. Yasso offers a range of convenient frozen snacks, including novelty stick bars, chocolate crunch bars, frozen greek yogurt sandwiches and mochi. Commenting on the acquisition, Matt Close, president ice cream at […]
India: Hindustan Unilever to sell Annapurna and Capitan Cook brands
Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), Unilever’s Indian subsidiary, has announced it has sold its atta and salt business under the Annapurna and Capital Cook brands to Uma Global Foods and Uma Consumer Products, both subsidiaries of Reactivate Brands International. The sale is part of HUL’s strategy to divest non-core categories and focus on the growth of […]
Mexico: Unilever to build personal care manufacturing plant
FMCG multinational Unilever has announced plans to build a new manufacturing facility in the state of Nuevo Leon, in North Mexico. According to an article in Reuters, the new plant is part of a $400 million program of investments that Unilever intends to make in Mexico over the next three years. Located on the outskirts […]
UK: Unilever to cut 1,500 management jobs
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant has announced it will cut 1,500 management jobs globally as part of the changes in its organisation model. The company’s re-organisation comes under intense pressure from shareholders to boost growth. Unilever will move from three to five distinct business groups: beauty & wellbeing, personal care, home care, nutrition, and […]
UK: Unilever to sell tea business Ekaterra for €4.5 bn
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant has announced the sale of its global tea business Ekaterra to CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII for €4.5 billion ($5.1 billion). Ekaterra has a portfolio of 34 tea brands such as Lipton, PG tips, Pukka, and T2, with 11 production facilities in 4 continents, and Tea estates in 3 […]
Italy: Barilla to team up with Unilever to sell ice cream and snacks
Leading Italian food company Barilla and consumer goods multinational Unilever have entered into a strategic agreement to sell ice cream and snacks in Italy, according to a Reuters report. The deal, agreed between Barilla and Unilver’s Algida division, will reportedly tap into increased demand, especially in the summer season, and allow Barilla to compete with larger […]
UK: Unilever to partner with Arzeda
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant has announced a strategic partnership with Arzeda, the industry-leading Protein Design Company. Arzeda is a synthetic biology company that creates novel proteins, enzymes derived from nature, and specialty chemical products used through smart technologies to optimise their functionalities. Over the next three years, Unilever will use Arzeda’s world-leading digital […]
USA: Unilever to acquire Onnit
Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant, has announced that the company has reached an agreement to acquire Onnit, a holistic wellness and lifestyle firm based in Austin, Texas. According to Unilever’s press release, Onnit’s supplements are the foundation of the brand’s portfolio, and its products are made with high-quality ingredients to provide benefits such as […]