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Unions welcome Unilever’s decision to agree to talks
Unilever management has agreed to engage in talks with conciliation service ACAS.
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Unilever
Unilever is a multinational corporation formed of British and Dutch parentage, that owns many of the world’s consumer product brands in foods, beverages, cleaning agents and personal care products. (Source: Wikipedia)
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- Headquarters: Rotterdam (the Netherland) and London (UK)
- Website: http://www.unilever.com/
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Financial news, 2 February 2012: Unilever, Dairy Crest
The latest financial news for 2 February 2012 includes Unilever, Dairy Crest, Embotelladora Andina, Compania Cervecerias Unidas and Coca-Cola Embonor.
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Ben & Jerry’s franchisees help communities in the Bahamas
Over 200 Ben & Jerry’s franchisees, managers, staff and friends gathered to help rehabilitate two separate underserved recreational areas while in the Bahamas for their Global Franchise Meeting.
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Barry Callebaut and Unilever sign partnership agreement
Barry Callebaut and Unilever, have confirmed the signing of a new long-term global partnership agreement.
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Unilever staff start to strike over pensions
A series of strikes by workers at consumer goods giant Unilever is set to start, with picket lines mounted at several sites in a worsening row over pensions.
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More strikes to hit Unilever as workers step up action
A rolling programme of strike action is set to hit corporate giant Unilever’s UK operations as workers step up action to defend their pension scheme.
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Unions urge Unilever trustees to see sense on pension snatch
Unions representing thousands of employees within Unilever UK have written to the pension fund trustees to urge them not to close the final salary pension scheme.
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Unilever reputation slides as share price dips
Unite the union has warned Unilever that its poor treatment of its UK workers is having a detrimental impact on the business following the 69p fall in the global’s share price.
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Unilever completes acquisition of Ingman Ice Cream
Unilever has completed the acquisition of Ingman Ice Cream.
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Unilever officially opens savoury foods plant
Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr Rob Davies, has officially opened Unilever’s R670-million state of the art savoury foods plant at Riverhorse Valley in Durban (South Africa).
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B&G Foods completes purchase of Culver Specialty Brands
B&G Foods has completed the purchase of the Mrs Dash, Molly McButter, Sugar Twin, Baker’s Joy, Static Guard and Kleen Guard brands from Unilever for $325m.
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New flavours added to Ben & Jerry’s frozen yogurt range
Ben & Jerry’s has introduced new (but classic) flavours in its range of frozen yogurt: Phish Food, Chocolate Fudge Brownie and Cherry Garcia.
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Your inventory footprint – seeing beyond capital
Sustainability isn’t a problem, it’s a huge opportunity. Robert F Byrne, CEO of Terra Technology, reveals more …
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FrieslandCampina and Unilever support sustainable dairy
FrieslandCampina and Unilever are to start a project that will boost the availability of sustainable dairy.
Innovations
Pureit Marvella water purifier
India’s Hindustan Unilever Limited has entered the premium water purification segment with the launch of Pureit Marvella.
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Unilever revamps Baltimor ketchup range
Unilever is making significant investment in its brands in Russia, with a major revamp of its Baltimor ketchup range.
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Unilever refreshes Calvé brand
Brand development agency Anthem Worldwide has undertaken a brand refresh for Unilever’s Russian dressings brand, Calvé.
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Unilever to sell Culver Specialty Brands to B&G Foods
Unilever has signed a definitive agreement with B&G Foods to sell its Culver Specialty Brands division.
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Christmas Dinner flavour noodles from Golden Wonder
Golden Wonder: The Nation’s Noodle has launched a Christmas Dinner flavour limited edition. The product comes in two sizes: 90g and 115g.
Opinion
Supporting activist campaigns: good move or not?
Ben & Jerry’s has publicised its support for the Occupy Wall Street protest on its website.
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New appointments, 19 September 2011
The latest appointments and movements in the food and beverage industry, updated 19 September 2011.
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Consumer Goods companies release first GPPS
The Consumer Goods Forum has released the Global Protocol on Packaging Sustainability (GPPS) to enable the consumer goods industry to better assess the relative sustainability of packaging.
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Chicken Tonight and Ragu to undergo redesign
Unilever has given its Chicken Tonight and Ragu ranges over to Symington’s after almost a year of putting the brands up for sale.
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Unilever USA issues allergy alert for boxes of Popsicles
Unilever USA is voluntarily recalling a limited number of mislabelled boxes of Popsicles.
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Financial news, 4 August 2011: Frigoglass, Coke Hellenic
The latest financial news for 4 August 2011 includes Frigoglass, Nichols, Coke Hellenic, Cott Corporation, Unilever, Givaudan and Chiquita Brands.
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Ben & Jerry’s adds ‘Wich to Fairtrade line-up
Ben & Jerry’s has added its ‘Wich ice cream sandwich to its range of Fairtrade products in the UK.
Opinion
Healthy outlook at 5th Global Dairy Congress
St Petersburg, Russia, was the venue for Zenith International’s 5th Global Dairy Congress from 7–9 June 2011.
Opinion
Marmite banned in Denmark
People are said to either love it or hate it, but Marmite has been banned in Denmark not because of its acquired taste, but because it has too many vitamins.
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Ben & Jerry’s revives Fossil Fuel
Ben & Jerry’s has brought an old ice cream flavour back from ‘the graveyard’. Fossil Fuel will make its return to selected Sainsbury’s stores in the UK, complete with Fairtrade label.
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Cargill completes entrance into tomato products market
Cargill has concluded the acquisition of Unilever’s tomato product business in Brazil. The R$600m deal was signed in September last year.
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Plastek wins award from Unilever
The Plastek Group has picked up the ‘Winning through Business Integration’ award from Unilever.
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Unilever beats forecasts
Unilever has announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year, 2010.
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Unilever commits to no animal testing for tea
Unilever has committed to no animal testing for its tea and tea-based beverages.
Opinion
Food security in a changing climate
Claire Rowan reports back from the 10th annual City Food Lecture given at London’s Guildhall.
Innovations
New Linkx system for Unilever’s PG Tips
New automatic collation and shrink wrapping system developed and manufactured by Linkx Systems for the Unilever Foods plant at Trafford Park, UK.
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Consumer goods industry initiatives on climate protection
Retailers and manufacturers to halt deforestation practices and phase out climate-damaging refrigerants.
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Unilever acquires Greek ice cream brands
Unilever and EVGA have signed an agreement under which Unilever will acquire EVGA’s ice cream brands and distribution network for an undisclosed amount.
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Brand refresh for Elmlea
Elmlea, one of the UK’s most popular cream brands, has had a brand makeover.
Report
Caveman diet could hold key to optimum nutrition
Unlikely scientific bedfellows address the evolution of diet and the human genome.
Opinion
36 acquisitions in August 2010
August was another big month for transactions, with 36 recorded around the world. Richard Hall provides the details.
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Salad eaters consume 40% more vegetables
According to recommendations by the 2010 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, Americans should follow a more plant-based diet.
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Unilever acquires Diplom-Is operations in Denmark
Unilever has signed an asset purchase agreement with the Norwegian dairy group Tine, to acquire the activities of Diplom-Is
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Unilever Australia to invest in chai latte production line
Unilever Australia will invest $1.2m to create a chai latte production line at its Tatura plant.
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Unilever first-half 2010 results show turnover increase
Unilever has announced ‘robust volume growth’, with improved volume market shares across all regions despite the tough economic climate.
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34 acquisitions in July 2010
July was a bumper month for transactions in terms of numbers and variety, but few were above $1bn.
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PureCircle wins major contracts
PureCircle, a producer and marketer of high purity stevia products, has announced five major contract wins.
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The ‘Global Dairy Top 20′ companies
Rabobank’s ‘Global Dairy Top 20′ shows the recent growth of Japan and China in the world dairy sector.
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Unilever sells Findus
Unilever has signed a binding agreement for the sale of its Italian frozen foods business Findus to a company in which Birds Eye Iglo has a significant stake.
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BITC names Unilever ‘company of the year’
Unilever has been awarded the title ‘Company of the Year 2010’ in Business in the Community’s thirteenth annual Awards for Excellence.
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Unilever commits to sustainable sourcing of paper packaging
Unilever has published its sustainable paper and board packaging sourcing policy as part of its commitment to double the size of the business while reducing its environmental impact.