USA: Ben & Jerry’s launches Doggie Desserts
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s, a subsidiary of FMCG multinational Unilever, has entered into the pet food market with Doggie Desserts, a new line of frozen dog treats. The range is said to use the same ingredients a the company’s regular non-dairy desserts such as pea protein, coconut oil, and wheat flour, with a […]
UK: Unilever to complete unification process
Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant, has announced the completion of the unification of its group legal structure under a single parent company, Unilever plc. Founded in 1930, Unilever has been operating under two separated listed companies – a Dutch NV and a UK plc. With the unification, Unilever NV will merge into Unilever plc. […]
USA: Unilever to acquire SmartyPants Vitamins
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based vitamin, mineral, and supplement company SmartyPants Vitamins. Founded in 2011, SmartyPants Vitamins offers a range of supplements free from synthetic colour, artificial flavours, sweetener, and preservatives to support the wellbeing needs of children and adults, Unilever said. In particular, the company […]
USA: Unilever to acquire hydration powder mix company Liquid IV
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced the acquisition of Liquid IV, a California-based drinks concentrate company. Liquid IV is described as a health-science nutrition and wellness company that produces electrolyte drink mixes called Hydration, Energy, and Sleep, distributed across the USA. The company uses cellular transportation technology to quickly deliver water and nutrients […]
China: Unilever to invest $112 million to expand ice cream factory
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced an investment of $112 million to expand its ice cream production facility in Taicang, China. Built in 1996 and expanded in 2003 and 2013, this new expansion will cover an area of 66,000 square metres including factory lines, warehouses, offices, and will produce 150,000 tones of ice […]
UK: Unilever considering disposal of tea assets
Unilever, the FMCG multinational, is considering the sale of its tea division in light of declining sales. Speaking during a conference call to announce the firm’s Q4 results, Unilever CEO Alan Jope described the firm’s tea business, which includes the PG Tips and Lipton brands, as being “more mature […], consolidated […] and structurally slower growing”, and […]
UK: Unilever mulls future of washing powder factory
Unilever, the multinational consumer goods giant, has announced it is undertaking a review of its washing powder factory in Warrington, UK in light of falling sales of powder detergents. The future of the plant, which manufactures Persil and Surf laundry powder and employs 123 staff, will be decided by the end of February, Unilever said. “Unilever […]
UK: Unilever divests part of Central American laundry business
Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant, has announced it has entered into an agreement to sell part of its laundry detergent business in Central America to the Guatemalan household and personal care firm Industria La Popular for an undisclosed sum. The deal will see Unilever divest its direct application laundry soap bars business in Central America, including […]
Australia: Unilever to close Weis ice cream factory
Unilever, the Anglo-Dutch FMCG firm, has announced it is consolidating production of Weis ice creams in Australia at its site in Minto, New South Wales, meaning the long-standing Weis factory in Toowoomba, Queensland will close. “The ice cream market – in terms of costs, competition and distribution channels – has changed very quickly and pressure on […]
Netherlands: Zwanenberg acquires Chicken Tonight brand
Zwanenberg, a producer of meat preserves, snacks, soups, sauces, convenience meals and vegetarian products, has announced an agreement to acquire the Chicken Tonight sauce brand from Anglo-Dutch consumer goods giant Unilever. Zwanenberg said it already made the sauces for Unilever but from now one would also assume responsibility for marketing and sales. Commenting on the […]