Unilever chooses Amsterdam for primary listing of ice-cream business In latest blow to London stock market, split-off business to go Dutch – but boss denies move is ‘snub to UK’ The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2025
Unilever warns of a ‘subdued’ start to 2025 as ice cream triple listing looms, knocking investor confidence “Consistency is not about one good year. We know there is a lot still to do," Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher said. Fortune · Feb 13, 2025
Unilever Announces Profit Slump On Russia Exit British consumer goods giant Unilever on Thursday announced falling net profits for 2024, hit by exiting Russia and other restructuring costs. International Business Times · Feb 13, 2025
Unilever’s ice cream arm set for Amsterdam main listing in blow to London The Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum maker announced plans last year for a demerger of the ice cream arm as part of a major turnaround plan. Evening Standard · Feb 13, 2025
Ben & Jerry's is accusing its parent company of censorship because it allegedly blocked a post that mentioned Donald Trump In an amended complaint, the ice cream maker claimed “criticizing Trump was now too taboo,” for Unilever. Fortune · Jan 27, 2025
Charges against 34 people dropped over plastic pollution protest at Unilever HQ CPS says there is not enough evidence to proceed against Greenpeace activists who blockaded firm’s London office The Guardian - UK · Jan 8, 2025
European stocks surge amid hopes US will scale back tariff plans The FTSE 100 closed 25.68 points higher, or 0.31%, at 8,249.66 following a late-afternoon boost to trading. Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2025
King Charles ends Cadbury royal warrant Cadbury has held a warrant since Queen Victoria’s reign in the 19th century Salon · Dec 30, 2024
Cadbury dropped from prestigious royal warrant list for first time in 170 years The chocolate brand was among many businesses that won’t be stocking products in the royal household any longer Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2024
The best Christmas logos: What happened when brands got festive The most iconic festive logo makeovers by the companies you know and love. Creative Bloq · Dec 23, 2024
King Charles III Ends Royal Warrants For Cadbury And Unilever King Charles III ends royal warrants for Cadbury and Unilever, possibly due to Russia dealings. The royal warrants system recognizes suppliers to the Briti... Top News · Dec 23, 2024
Cadbury ‘disappointed’ after being stripped of royal warrant The chocolate firm had held the royal warrant for 170 years since 1854. Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2024
Google names UK executive as president for Europe, Middle East and Africa Debbie Weinstein said she will focus on growing the firm’s AI technology in her new role. The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024
Unilever wants to sell brands worth €1 billion in sales collectively to trim the fat, reports say Unilever is powering through a strategic overhaul, which has so far included a wave of layoffs and a spinoff plan for its ice cream business. Fortune · Dec 2, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024 We need to talk about plastic: five everyday items choking the planet It is one of the world’s most dangerous materials, and global leaders are meeting in South Korea to thrash out a treaty to curb its effects
Fortune · Nov 27, 2024 Nestlé's price rises went ‘too far’ with burdening consumers and ultimately turning them away, chairman admits “The consumer must be able to buy our products. We need to act there,” said Nestlé chairman Paul Bulcke.
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024 Ben & Jerry's lawsuit accuses parent company of censorship over Gaza Ben & Jerry’s has sued its parent company Unilever accusing it of silencing the ice cream maker from making statements in support of Palestinians in the war in Gaza
Salon · Nov 15, 2024 Ben & Jerry’s sues Unilever over Gaza The lawsuit underscores the years-long tension between the famed ice cream maker and consumer goods company
The National (Scotland) · Nov 15, 2024 Ben and Jerry's to sue parent company for 'silencing' firm on Gaza BEN and Jerry’s is suing its parent company for allegedly “silencing” the ice cream brand as it tried to speak out in support of Palestinian…
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024 Ben & Jerry’s sues Unilever claiming it was ‘silenced’ over views on Palestine Lawsuit claims consumer goods giant tried to silence statements on ceasefire and block donations to activist groups
Latin Times · Nov 14, 2024 Ben & Jerry's Owner Unilever Silenced Support for Palestinians, Threatened to Fire Its Leaders: Lawsuit Ben & Jerry's filed a lawsuit against parent company Unilever, alleging suppression of the ice-cream brand's support for Palestinians amid the Gaza war..
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2024 Ben & Jerry’s says Unilever tried to block pro-Palestinian statements Ice-cream brand takes legal action against parent company which it claims threatened to dismantle board
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2024 Cadbury’s ‘snack right’ slogan is hard to swallow when the company is a ‘sponsor of war’ While owner Mondelēz continues to do business in Russia, should we truly just ‘enjoy the moment’?
Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2024 Superfood ‘red espresso’ made from South African tea takes off globally The husband and wife duo behind a superfood ‘coffee’ focus on community upliftment as well as caffeine-free kicks.
Fortune · Oct 25, 2024 Chanel CEO Leena Nair traveled 48 hours on a train across India for her MBA—now, she leads one of the biggest fashion houses in the world “As far as my family was concerned, that was another planet," Chanel's Leena Nair said. The bet paid off as she then built a 30-year career at Unilever.