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Unilever has agreed to protect the employment terms of workers across its European and British food business for two years following its planned merger with US spice maker McCormick, Reuters has reported.

McCormick has unveiled the planned operating structure, executive team and secondary listing location for its proposed combination with Unilever’s Foods business.

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened an initial review into McCormick and Company’s proposed acquisition of Unilever’s food business.

The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation has announced that it will suspend operations at the end of this year unless it wins a favourable court ruling, after The Magnum Ice Cream Company allegedly evicted the charity from its offices and cut its funding.

Unilever has expanded its Korean-inspired noodle brand Namdong with the launch of a new creamy cheese flavour, following the brand’s debut in 2025.

According to FT reporting, Unilever is exploring a bid for US-based supplements maker Thorne.

Unilever has agreed to buy US-based greens supplement brand Grüns for an undisclosed sum.

Unilever and McCormick & Company have entered into an agreement to combine McCormick with Unilever’s Food business, excluding India and certain other areas.

Unilever has confirmed it is in discussions with McCormick & Company over a potential sale of its food business.