Unilever

Extracted Attributes

• Industry

  Consumer Packaged Goods

• Employees

  148,000 people

• Global Reach

  190+ countries

• Headquarters

  London, United Kingdom

• Founding Date

  1930-01-01

• Stock Listings

  London Stock Exchange (FTSE 100), Euronext Amsterdam, New York Stock Exchange

• Annual Turnover

  €60.8 billion (2024)

• Primary Business Groups

  Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Nutrition

Timeline

• Inception date of the organization. (Source: undefined)

  1929-09-02

• Formal merger of Margarine Unie and Lever Brothers to form Unilever. (Source: undefined)

  1930-01-01

• Acquisition of Lipton. (Source: undefined)

  1971-01-01

• Acquisition of Breyers from Kraft, making Unilever the largest ice cream manufacturer in the United States. (Source: undefined)

  1993-01-01

• Divestment of specialty chemicals division to Imperial Chemical Industries for £4.9 billion. (Source: undefined)

  1997-01-01

• Acquisitions of Hellmann's, Ben & Jerry's, SlimFast, and Knorr. (Source: undefined)

  2000-01-01

• Divestment of specialty oils and fats division (Loders Croklaan) to IOI Corporation. (Source: undefined)

  2002-01-01

• Launch of the Sustainable Living Plan to minimize environmental impact. (Source: undefined)

  2010-01-01

• Acquisition of Dollar Shave Club. (Source: undefined)

  2016-01-01

• Completion of corporate legal unification under Unilever PLC as the sole parent company. (Source: undefined)

  2020-01-01

• Announcement of an £80 million investment to build in-house fragrance capabilities in the UK. (Source: undefined)

  2025-05-19

• Agreement signed to acquire men's personal care brand Dr. Squatch from Summit Partners. (Source: undefined)

  2025-06-23

Unilever

Unilever PLC () is a British multinational consumer packaged goods company headquartered in London, England. It was founded in 1930 following the merger of Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie with British soap maker Lever Brothers. The company's products include baby food, beauty products, bottled water, breakfast cereals, cleaning agents, condiments, dairy products, energy drinks, healthcare and hygiene products, ice cream, instant coffee, instant noodles, pet food, pharmaceuticals, soft drinks, tea, and toothpaste. It is the largest producer of soap in the world, and its products are available in over 190 countries. The company is organised into four main business groups: Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care, and Nutrition. It has research and development facilities in China, India, the Netherlands, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. In the 1930s, Unilever acquired the United Africa Company. In the second half of the 20th century, the company increasingly diversified from being a maker of products made of oils and fats, and expanded its operations worldwide. It has made numerous corporate acquisitions, including Lipton (1971), Brooke Bond (1984), Pond's (1987), Colman's (1995), Hellmann's (2000), Ben & Jerry's (2000), SlimFast (2000), Knorr (2000), Alberto-Culver (2010), Dollar Shave Club (2016), and Pukka Herbs (2017). Unilever divested its speciality chemicals businesses to Imperial Chemical Industries in 1997. In the 2010s, under the leadership of Paul Polman, the company gradually shifted its focus towards health and beauty brands and away from food brands that showed slow growth. Unilever is listed on the London Stock Exchange with secondary listings on the Euronext Amsterdam and the New York Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

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• Unilever | Research Starters - EBSCO

  Research Starters Home EBSCO Knowledge Advantage TM # Unilever Unilever is a prominent Anglo-Dutch consumer goods conglomerate, established in 1929 from the merger of British soap maker Lever Brothers and Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie. The company, headquartered in London, operates in over 190 countries and offers approximately 400 brands, primarily in personal care, home care, and food and beverages. With an annual revenue of around $63 billion in 2023, Unilever has successfully expanded its reach through acquisitions, becoming a significant player in various markets. [...] Published in: 2024 By: Uth, Alexandra, MA Go to EBSCOhost and sign in to access more content about this topic. ## Unilever The Anglo-Dutch consumer goods conglomerate was formed in 1929 through a merger between British soap maker Lever Brothers and a Dutch margarine making company, Margarine Unie. Though long listed on stock exchanges as two separate companies (Unilever PLC and Unilever NV), Unilever has always had a common board of directors, and in 2020 a corporate legal unification process ended with Unilever PLC serving as the sole parent company going forward. The company had approximately 400 brands in 2024, and its focus has been in the major product categories of personal care, home care, and food and beverages. [...] Throughout its history, Unilever has experienced both triumphs and challenges, including a restructuring phase in the 1990s that focused on centralizing operations and developing a cohesive global strategy. The company emphasizes sustainability, having launched the Sustainable Living Plan in 2010 to minimize its environmental impact and improve health outcomes, particularly in emerging markets. Despite facing shifts in consumer preferences and competitive pressures, Unilever remains a key influencer in the consumer goods industry, adapting its strategies to align with market demands and sustainability goals. As of early 2024, Unilever is exploring the separation of its ice cream business to sharpen its focus and drive growth. Published in: 2024 By: Uth, Alexandra, MA

• Unilever - Wikipedia

  Unilever is listed on the London Stock Exchange with secondary listings on the Euronext Amsterdam and the New York Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. ## History ### 1930–1940 Unilever was formed by a merger of Dutch Margarine Unie and British soapmaker Lever Brothers on January 1930, with the name of Unilever a blend word of the name of both companies. [...] In 1993, Unilever acquired Breyers from Kraft, which made the company the largest ice cream manufacturer in the United States. In the same year, it acquired the Isaly Klondike Company, makers of Klondike bar, and Popsicle Industries "Popsicle (brand)"). In 1996, Unilever merged Elida Gibbs and Lever Brothers in its UK operations. It also purchased Helene Curtis, significantly expanding its presence in the United States shampoo and deodorant market. The purchase brought Unilever the Suave and Finesse hair-care product brands and Degree deodorant brand. In 1997, Unilever sold its speciality chemicals division, including National Starch & Chemical, Quest, Unichema and Crosfield to Imperial Chemical Industries for £4.9 billion. [...] In 2002, the company sold its speciality oils and fats division, known as Loders Croklaan, for RM814 million (€218.5 million) to IOI Corporation, a Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia–based oil palm company. As part of the deal, the Loders Croklaan name was maintained. Unilever sold the brands Mazola, Argo & Kingsfords, Karo, Golden Griddle, and Henri's, along with several of its Canadian brands, to ACH Food Companies, an American subsidiary of Associated British Foods. In 2004, Unilever Bangladesh, established in 1964, changed its former name Lever Brothers Bangladesh Ltd to its present name in December. It is owned 60.4% by Unilever and 39.6% by the Government of Bangladesh. In 2007, Unilever partnered with Rainforest Alliance to sustainably source all its tea.

• Our company | Unilever

  Skip to content # We are Unilever We are a global leader in consumer goods, with a heritage of pioneering innovation that improves everyday life. Today, we combine world-class science, deep consumer insight and global reach to create brands that inspire and ignite desire, making superior products accessible to billions. ## We are a truly global business 190+countrieswhere our brands are available. 3.4 billionpeopleuse our products every day. €60.8 billionturnover in 2024with 58% in emerging markets. Explore Unilever at a glance ## At a glance We are a global consumer good business, our brands touch billions of lives every day. ## Our leadership Our international leadership team drives our company, guides our strategy and leads our people. ## Latest news

• Our company - Unilever USA

  Skip to content # We are Unilever. Established over 100 years ago, we are one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies. We are known for our great brands and our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. ## Global footprint and reach 190countrieswhere our products are sold €60.8 billionturnover in 2024with 58% in emerging markets ## Iconic portfolio of brands 3.4 billionpeopleuse our products every day €9.4 billioninvestmentin our brands and marketing ## Engaged talent base 79%engagement scorein our employee survey 87%of our employeesfeel proud to work for Unilever ## Digital technology enabled operation 7global operational hubsdriving efficiencies across our full value chain 24 millioncustomer ordersfulfilled annually [...] ## Unilever in the USA At Unilever USA, we’re proud to be home to many of the country’s most iconic and trusted brands including Dove, Hellmann’s, Liquid I.V., TRESemmé, and Vaseline. With corporate offices, world-class research & development centers, and seven manufacturing facilities across the country serving all 50 states, our footprint reflects our commitment to serving millions of American households every day. We pride ourselves on having a culture that puts people at the heart of everything we do. Back to top

• Press releases - Unilever

  Press releases | Unilever Skip to content Theme Default Light Dark What is a theme? (Opens in new window) Unilever GlobalChange location Image 1: Unilever logo - go to homepage Menu 1. Home 2. Latest news stories 3. Press and media 4. Current page:Press releases after a thorough internal and external search process. Srinivas's appointment as CFO, and to the Board and Unilever Leadership Executive is effective immediately. ### First half performance supports full year confidence 31 July 2025 Today, we announced our results for the first half of 2025. ### Unilever to acquire men’s personal care brand Dr. Squatch 23 June 2025 [...] 19 May 2025 Unilever has today announced an £80 million investment to build in-house fragrance capabilities in the UK, including plans to build a new state-of-the-art fragrance facility in Port Sunlight, develop leading-edge digital capabilities and to recruit and partner for the very best... ### REN closure 1 May 2025 Following the conclusion of a collective consultation period, we have taken the difficult decision to begin formal steps to close the REN business. A combination of internal factors, compounded by market challenges in recent years has left the brand unable to sustain success in... ### Resilient performance, full year outlook reconfirmed 24 April 2025 Today, we announced our results for the first quarter 2025. [...] 23 June 2025 Unilever today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire personal care brand Dr. Squatch from growth equity firm Summit Partners. This complementary acquisition marks another step in expanding Unilever’s portfolio towards premium and high growth spaces. ### Unilever uncovers link between skin microbiome and mental wellbeing for the first time 27 May 2025 Groundbreaking findings highlight the connection between skin bacteria on various areas of the body and psychological wellbeing. ### Unilever invests £80 million in new UK fragrance facility and capabilities 19 May 2025

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• Country

  United Kingdom

• Founder

  Samuel van den Bergh

• Employees

  148,000

• Instance Of

  Q161726

• Coordinates

  Lat: 53.36198, Lon: -2.997605

• Headquarters

  London

• Inception Date

  9/2/1929