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Unilever launches Global Foundation

Industry news, News / 27 January 2012 / Unilever

Unilever today announced the launch of The Unilever Foundation, dedicated to improving the quality of life through the provision of hygiene, sanitation, access to clean drinking water, basic nutrition, and enhancing self-esteem.

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Barry Callebaut and Unilever sign long-term partnership agreement

Industry news, News / 23 January 2012 / Barry Callebaut

Barry Callebaut AG, the world’s leading manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate products and Unilever, one of the world’s foremost consumer goods companies and global market leader in ice cream, announced today the signing of a new long-term global partnership agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Barry Callebaut will become Unilever’s strategic global supplier and innovation partner of choice for its cocoa and chocolate needs.

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Unilever’s new Durban plant a model of sustainable savoury dry food production

Industry news, News / 9 December 2011 / Unilever

Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Rob Davies, today officially opened Unilever’s R670-million state of the art savoury foods plant at Riverhorse Valley in Durban, and endorsed it as one of the largest private investments in South Africa since the 2010 World Cup.

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Unilever completes sale of Culver Specialty Brands to B&G Foods, Inc.

Industry news, News / 1 December 2011 / Unilever

Unilever announced today that it has completed the sale of its Culver Specialty Brands division to B&G Foods, Inc. for the previously announced price of $325 million (EUR 240 million) in cash.

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Unilever agrees to sell Culver Specialty Brands

Industry news, News / 28 October 2011 / Unilever

Unilever today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with B&G Foods, Inc. to sell its Culver Specialty Brands division, which includes Mrs. Dash salt-free branded seasoning blends, Molly McButter branded flavored sprinkles, Sugar Twin branded sugar substitute, Bakers Joy branded baking spray and Static Guard branded anti-static spray in the US and Canada for $325 million (EUR 230 million) in cash. The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, is expected to close this year.

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Unilever continues to invest in Indonesia to increase capacity for growth

Industry news, News / 29 September 2011 / Unilever

Unilever yesterday unveiled expansion to production facilities in Indonesia that will help drive sustainable growth for the company in the fast-growing developing and emerging markets.

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Unilever delivers strong growth in first-half 2011

Industry news, News / 4 August 2011 / Unilever

Today, Unilever announced its results for the half-year and second quarter 2011.

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Unilever opens new factory in Mexico

Industry news, News / 5 July 2011 / Unilever

Unilever today announced the opening of a new state of the art deodorant factory in Mexico.

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BSI launches new standard to enhance food safety accross the supply chain

Industry news, News / 30 June 2011 / Bell Pottinger Business & Brand

The British Standards Institution, BSI, today launches a new standard to streamline food safety systems between food manufacturers and the packaging they use for their products.

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Unilever’s next step in sustainable sourcing of raw materials

Industry news, News / 8 June 2011 / Unilever

Unilever today announced a small but important step towards 100% sustainable sourcing of its agricultural raw materials by 2020. Unilever, a founding member of the Round Table on Responsible Soy (RTRS), bought some of the first available certificates for sustainable soy. This follows the recent introduction of the RTRS certification scheme. (more…)

Unilever drives efficiency in capital investment programme

Industry news, News / 23 May 2011 / Unilever

Unilever and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE:JEC) have entered a global alliance to support the delivery of Unilever’s capital investments in the future.

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Unilever receives approval to acquire Alberto Culver

Industry news, News / 6 May 2011 / Unilever

Unilever today announced that it has reached an agreement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) that will complete its proposed acquisition of the Alberto Culver Company. Subject to customary closing conditions, the acquisition is expected to close on or about May 10, 2011.

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Unilever releases first-quarter 2011 trading statement

Industry news, News / 28 April 2011 / Unilever

Turnover increased by 7.0% to €10.9 billion with underlying sales growth of 4.3%. All categories grew, driven by a particularly strong performance in the emerging markets. Commenting on the results, CEO Paul Polman said, “We have delivered a good performance which demonstrates that the transformation of Unilever is progressing well.”

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Unilever completes the sale of its consumer tomato products business in Brazil

Industry news, News / 4 March 2011 / Unilever

Unilever today announced that it has completed the sale of its consumer tomato products business in Brazil to Cargill for approximately R$600 million (around EUR 260 million).

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Unilever announces management changes

Industry news, News / 21 January 2011 / Unilever PLC

Unilever today announced that Doug Baillie has been appointed Chief HR Officer, following the recent departure of Sandy Ogg, and that Jan Zijderveld is to join the Unilever Executive as Doug’s replacement as President Western Europe.

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