Unilever

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has agreed to acquire Grüns, a fast-growing U.S.-based supplements company known for its innovative gummy-based greens products, as part of its strategy to expand into premium and high-growth segments within the Beauty & Wellbeing category. Founded in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Dutch Research Council (NWO) has appointed Delft University of Technology professor Ena Voûte to its Executive Board and as chair of the Applied and Engineering Sciences (TTW) domain. Voûte, who currently serves as Pro Vice-Rector for International … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has formed a five-year partnership with Google Cloud to advance its digital transformation using AI, data and cloud technologies. The initiative will migrate Unilever’s enterprise data and platforms to Google Cloud, enabling an AI-first operating model that … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Unilever PLC has named Srinivas Phatak as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, following his interim role since February 2025. The appointment was unanimously approved by the Board after a full global search process, recognizing his strong … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Unilever will acquire Dr. Squatch from Summit Partners to strengthen its footprint in the fast-growing premium men’s grooming sector. Dr. Squatch, known for its natural soaps, body washes, hair care, deodorants, and colognes, has built a robust direct-to-consumer … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) A new study by Unilever, in collaboration with the University of Liverpool, has revealed a potential link between the skin microbiome and psychological wellbeing. The research found that higher levels of the skin bacterium Cutibacterium, especially on the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) National Grid plc has announced the appointment of Zoë Yujnovich as its new Chief Executive, effective 17 November 2025. She will succeed John Pettigrew, who is retiring after nearly 10 years in the role. Zoë joins from Shell … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has unveiled Cif Infinite Clean, a revolutionary home cleaning product that uses natural probiotics to clean surfaces more effectively and sustainably. The dormant probiotics activate on contact with dirt and provide a deep clean that lasts up … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Symrise received the renowned “Partner to Win Award” at Unilever’s 2025 Awards Ceremony in London on April 2, 2025, for its transformative work on India’s mint supply chain. The award highlights the success of the “Bridging the Gap” … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced that Hein Schumacher will step down as CEO and Board Director by March 1, 2025, with Fernando Fernandez, currently the CFO, succeeding him as CEO. This leadership transition aligns with the company’s commitment to further … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced its partnership with UEFA as an official sponsor for UEFA Women’s EURO 2025, with several of its leading brands, including Hellmann’s, Knorr, Dove, and Rexona, supporting the tournament. This collaboration builds on Unilever’s successful sponsorship … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) On October 10, 2024, Unilever announced the successful sale of its Russian subsidiary to Arnest Group, a local manufacturer specializing in perfumes, cosmetics, and household products. This transaction encompasses Unilever’s entire operations in Russia, including its four production … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Unilever and Accenture are enhancing their partnership to set a new benchmark in generative AI-driven productivity. Through a multi-year program, Unilever aims to build on its existing AI applications and leverage Accenture’s GenWizard platform to drive efficiencies, cost … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has sold its stake in Qinyuan Group, known for water purification solutions in China, to Yong Chao Venture Capital Co., Ltd. This move is part of Unilever’s Growth Action Plan to focus on higher-growth areas. Eduardo Campanella, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has agreed to sell its water purification business, Pureit, to A. O. Smith, a leading global water technology company. Pureit, which operates in countries including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, and Mexico, offers a range of water … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced its first-quarter results for 2024, revealing a 4.4% increase in underlying sales growth, driven by a 2.2% rise in volume. All five business groups reported growth, led by Beauty & Wellbeing. Turnover reached €15.0 billion, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Unilever introduces Wonder Wash, a groundbreaking laundry detergent under its Dirt Is Good brand, designed to excel even in short 15-minute cycles. Leveraging robotics and AI, Unilever has developed a science-backed solution to address evolving laundry needs, catering … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced the appointment of Heiko Schipper as President of the Nutrition Business Group, effective May 1, 2024. Heiko, currently serving as President of Bayer Consumer Health, brings extensive experience and a successful track record in the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has announced its financial results for the full year 2023, revealing an underlying sales growth of 7.0% driven by positive volumes. Despite challenges such as adverse currency impacts and net disposals, the company achieved a turnover of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Unilever has made a significant move towards reducing energy consumption in the ice cream industry by offering a free non-exclusive license for 12 reformulation patents. These patents are aimed at enabling ice cream products to remain stable at … Read the full press release →