India: Unilever seals deal for GSK’s health consumer products division
FMCG giant Unilever has announced it has secured a deal to acquire GSK’s health consumer products division in India, Bangladesh and other predominantly Asian markets, for a total consideration of €3.3 billion ($3.8 billion). The transaction is said to consist of an all-equity merger of Hindustan Unilever Ltd with GSK Consumer Healthcare India, the acquisition of an 82% stake in […]
Brazil: Unilever to expand facility in Minas Gerais
Consumer goods giant Unilever has announced an investment of R$127 million ($32.8 million) to expand its facility in Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais, Brazil. According to an article in O Tempo, construction works are already in progress and operations are expected to start between April and May 2019. Unilever’s Pouso Alegre site currently produces stocks and […]
USA: Unilever to launch probiotic ice cream brand Culture Republick
Unilever is launching a new ice brand called Culture Republick, claimed to be the first premium ice cream in the USA containing probiotics. The line, which is offered in 1 pint (473ml) tubs, is claimed to contain three billion live active cultures, between 400 and 500 calories, 16-18g of protein, 11-12g of fibre and no […]
India: Hindustan Unilever acquires Adityaa Milk ice cream
Hindustan Unilever, the Indian arm of the Anglo-Dutch multinational, has announced the acquisition of the ice cream brand Adityaa Milk from Vijaykant Dairy for an undisclosed sum. The firm said the proposed acquisition was in line with its strategic objective of strengthening its position in the rapidly growing ice cream and frozen dessert market in […]
Italy: Unilever to acquire 75% of personal care business Equilibra
Consumer goods giant Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire a 75% stake in the Italian personal care and wellbeing business Equilibra. Founded in Italy in 1987, Equilibra is a natural health & beauty firm using plant-based ingredients with functional benefits such as aloe, shea (karite), argan and almond. Its product range includes skin and […]
Colombia: Unilever to build new plant
FMCG multinational Unilever has announced plans to build a new personal care plant in Palmira, Colombia for brands such as Tresemme, Dove and Sedal, according to a report in Dinero. The decision comes a year after Unilever acquired Quala’s personal hygiene unit, which includes brands such as Savital and Savile hair care and skin cleansing […]
Pakistan: Unilever to invest $120 million in manufacturing facilities
Consumer goods giant Unilever has announced it is to invest $120 in Pakistan over two years as it seeks to unlock “the country’s high potential for long-term growth”. The Anglo-Dutch giant said the majority of the investment would be used to enhance manufacturing operations across Unilever’s four factories in Pakistan. “We have been a part of […]
France: Unilever receives offer for Alsa business
Unilever, the FMCG multinational, has announced that it has received a undisclosed offer from Dr. Oetker, the German pizza, desserts and culinary aids firm, to acquire its Alsa baking and dessert business. Alsa, which was acquired by Unilever in 2010, manufactures over 50 baking products for the French market including pastry aids, recipe mixes and jams […]
USA: Unilever launches “light” Ben & Jerry’s brand Moo-phoria
Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s, a subsidiary of FMCG multinational Unilever, has announced the launch of Moo-phoria, a range of ice cream that is described as low in both calories and fat. Advertised as ‘ice cream without compromise’, the Moo-phoria line is available in the USA in the varieties Chocolate Milk & Cookies, Caramel Cookie […]
UK: Unilever to acquire Romanian ice-cream maker Betty Ice
Multinational consumer goods firm Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire Romanian ice-cream producer Betty Ice for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 1994 by entrepreneur Vasile Armenean and with a total turnover of €30 million ($37 million), Betty Ice operates a manufacturing facility in Suceava as well as more than 180 ice-cream kiosks, employing 760 […]