Ice cream sales boost Unilever before spin-off later in 2025 The consumer goods giant said it is on track to float its ice cream business by mid-November. Evening Standard · Jul 31, 2025
Business news live: Inheritance tax numbers rise and FTSE 100 latest as Rolls Royce and Next profits surge Stock market news and latest business and finance updates from Thursday The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2025
10 Brand Names That Are Actually Owned By the Same Company Ever feel like you’re making diverse choices at the grocery store or pharmacy? In reality, many of the brands you think are competitors are actually owned by the same parent company. These corporate giants dominate entire industries, using multiple brand identities to give the illusion of variety. Once you understand… Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 22, 2025
H2Ok Innovations raises $12 million Series A to make manufacturing more precise for big-name customers like Coca-Cola and Unilever H2Ok Innovations raised a $12.42 million Series A, led by Greycroft, Fortune can exclusively report. Fortune · Jul 16, 2025
7 Shampoo Brands Facing Consumer Lawsuits Hair care should make you look better, not worse. Yet several major shampoo brands are now facing serious legal challenges from consumers who claim these products caused hair loss, scalp irritation, and other injuries. These lawsuits highlight growing concerns about potentially harmful ingredients in everyday hair care products. Grocery Coupon Guide · Jul 13, 2025
Unilever To Acquire Men's Grooming Brand Dr. Squatch For $1.5 Billion Following Dollar Shave Club Setback Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) is acquiring personal care brand Dr. Squatch for $1.5 billion. This is the company’s next big bet on male grooming products after the deal with Dollar Shave Club fell flat in 2023, resulting in its sale to Nexus Capital Management. Benzinga · Jun 27, 2025
From AI to aerospace: Europe's most innovative companies shaping tomorrow For the first time, Fortune analyzed the top companies across the continent in partnership with Statista to find the standouts that are driving progress with success. Fortune · Jun 12, 2025
'Made in America' or Made-Up? Several Brands Face Legal Fire Over Misleading Labels Major companies like P&G and PepsiCo are being sued for misleading 'Made in America' claims to justify price hikes. Learn how to spot fakes and shop smarter. International Business Times UK · Jun 9, 2025
Ren Skincare is closing down this week– stock up on my tested favourites The pioneering sustainable skincare brand will close its shutters on Thursday The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2025
Can a Brand Have a Conscience? Ben & Jerry's Stands Its Ground in Global Controversy Ben & Jerry's reignites controversy by calling Israel's actions in Gaza 'genocide', clashing with parent company Unilever and facing backlash, arrests, and boycotts worldwide. International Business Times UK · May 31, 2025
Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested Ben Cohen was arrested after interrupting a hearing to protest the war in Gaza Salon · May 15, 2025
Analysts Say Unilever Has the Leverage to Hit New Highs Unilever is well-positioned in the consumer staples market with its diverse portfolio of globally recognized brands; a new high is likely in 2025. MarketBeat · May 15, 2025
Ben & Jerry’s cofounder arrested at US Senate after protesting war in Gaza Ben Cohen among seven people arrested after interrupting testimony by US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. Al Jazeera · May 15, 2025
Dividends & Stability: 3 Consumer Staples Giants Boost Payouts Three huge names in the consumer staples sector just announced substantial dividend increases providing a source of consistent return in volatile times. MarketBeat · May 6, 2025
Marie Claire · May 1, 2025 REN Clean Skincare, the Godmother of "Clean Beauty" Is Closing Down After 25 Years It set the standard for greener, more responsible ingredients.
The Fashion Central · Apr 29, 2025 Girl Blinded After Biting Persil Pod as Furious Mom Slams 'Inadequate' Warnings A toddler has been left partially blind after biting into a Persil laundry pod, forcing her to endure three intense surgeries and leaving her mum.
Fortune · Apr 24, 2025 Price hikes help Unilever, Nestlé beat analyst estimates Consumer companies like Unilever and Nestlé constantly jostle over pricing to deliver strong top-line figures without upsetting shoppers.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2025 Magnum and Ariel makers say prices may rise further amid tariff pressures Unilever and Procter & Gamble indicate more increases could be on way as Trump policy affects ingredient costs
Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025 Unilever cuts 6,000 jobs so far under ongoing revamp as ice cream spin-off nears The consumer goods giant said it was ‘ahead of plan’ on the restructure, which will see 7,500 jobs cut worldwide.
Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025 FTSE 100 Live 24 April: Unilever sales beat hopes, ASOS hails turnaround progress Robust sales figures by Knorr and Hellmann’s firm Unilever today offered some cheer in a session when the rebound by the FTSE 100 index ran out of steam.
International Business Times UK · Apr 23, 2025 Unilever Threatens To Cut Ben & Jerry's £4m Funding Over Pro-Palestinian Stance and Anti-Trump Messaging Unilever Ben & Jerry's parent company has threatened to cut funding over pro-Palestinian and anti-Trump messages.
Fortune · Apr 23, 2025 Ben and Jerry sold out to Unilever 25 years ago—now they’re going to war In a lawsuit, the ice cream company accuses parent company of interfering with its social activism. The consumer giant calls the accusations “meritless.”
Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025 Unilever to update on turnaround under new boss amid mounting trade pressure The company is midway through a major turnaround plan which involves 7,500 previously announced job cuts and selling its ice cream division.
International Business Times UK · Apr 7, 2025 'We Need Them To Set Us Free': Ben & Jerry's Founders Ask Unilever To Sell Brand Back After 'Woke' CEO Axed Ben Cohen's bold bid to buy back Ben & Jerry's from Unilever could shake up the ice cream world. Will his £850M dream melt or freeze out the corporate giant? #FreeBenAndJerrys
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025 Wild co-founders ‘land £100m’ from sale of natural deodorant maker Childhood friends sell upmarket brand to Unilever, the maker of Marmite, Dove soap and Lynx deodorant