Unilever

HANNAH BETTS discusses why Unilever banning ‘normal’ on products is long overdue

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The beauty world is abuzz with news that global grooming giant Unilever has declared its products will no longer feature the word ‘normal’ on its packaging, to prevent any customers feeling excluded. The decision will cover not merely Dove, but all this UK-based company’s wares, including bathroom favourites Vaseline, Alberto Balsam, Sunsilk and Lifebuoy. In … Read more

Unilever steps up its fight against climate change

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Unilever steps up its fight against climate change: Marmite-maker gives investors vote on green plans Unilever will use more renewable energy, make manufacturing processes more efficient and package more products in 100 per cent recycled plastic It will eliminate deforestation in the supply of paper, palm oil, beef and soy, and buy carbon credits to … Read more

Can Unilever build value on Dutch exit with ‘mass appeal’?

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Domestos, Dove, Persil and Surf are among Unilever’s best known products. They are also some of the trusted brands that we turned to in lockdown when big names spelled reassurance.  But, since the beginning of the year, the consumer goods company’s shares have gone almost nowhere.  Strange, because when people took a break from cleaning, … Read more

99% of Unilever investors vote to become a single London-based group

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Unilever to become a single London-based group after 99% of investors vote to ditch Netherlands base By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 12 October 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 12 October 2020 Unilever shareholders have almost unanimously backed plans to unite the business into a single London-based group. The move will … Read more

STOCKS TO WATCH: Rolls-Royce shares go nuclear; Unilever to vote on London HQ

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STOCKS TO WATCH: Rolls-Royce shares go nuclear; Unilever to vote on London HQ By Alex Lawson, Financial Mail On Sunday Published: 10:54 BST, 12 October 2020 | Updated: 10:54 BST, 12 October 2020 Rolls-Royce shares have been buffeted like a plane in a tornado in recent months – and there are signs of more turbulence … Read more

ALEX BRUMMER: ‘Woke’ Unilever finds itself under fire on two fronts

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Unilever’s green problem: One of Britain’s most ‘woke’ companies finds itself under fire on two fronts, says ALEX BRUMMER By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Published: 21:50 BST, 13 August 2020 | Updated: 21:50 BST, 13 August 2020 Anglo-Dutch Unilever is among Britain’s most ‘woke’ companies. It was no accident that in 2018, former … Read more

Dutch ‘exit tax’ plan would force Unilever to abandon bid to base itself in the UK only

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Dutch ‘exit tax’ plan would force Unilever to abandon bid to base itself in the UK only By Matt Oliver For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 10 August 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 10 August 2020 Dutch politicians have proposed a radical ‘exit tax’ for businesses that could scupper Unilever’s bid to establish a … Read more

Unilever soars to top of the Footsie during coronavirus

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As locked down Britain changes its spending habits, Unilever soars to top of the Footsie Workers under lockdown have been drinking tea and scoffing ice cream The British consumer goods group said sales of brands such as Ben & Jerry’s ice cream have surged as families stayed at home and cooked more during the crisis … Read more

Unilever giving £900m to projects to tackle climate change

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Unilever giving £900m to projects to tackle climate change and other environmental issues By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 22:21 BST, 15 June 2020 | Updated: 22:21 BST, 15 June 2020 Unilever is giving £900m to projects to tackle climate change and other environmental issues.  The consumer goods giant behind brands from Marmite … Read more