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Unilever and McCormick Discuss Potential Food Business Merger

First article: 20 mar. 2026, 11:40 | Last update: 20 mar. 2026, 11:40 | 1 source | 1 article
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Unilever, a multinational consumer goods company known for brands like Marmite and Ben & Jerry's, is reportedly exploring a merger of its food division with McCormick, a US-based spice and flavorings giant. The talks are preliminary, and the structure of the deal remains unclear, but it signals a potential strategic shift for both companies in response to evolving consumer preferences and market dynamics.

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Marmite maker Unilever in talks to merge food business with US-based McCormick Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian Mark Sweney 20 mar. 2026, 11:40 (10 hours ago)

Marmite maker Unilever in talks to merge food business with US-based McCormick

Group, which also owns Dove and Hellmann’s, will focus more on personal care products if deal agreedUnilever, the owner of Marmite, Dove and Hellmann’s mayonnaise, is in talks to combine its food business with the US-based spice and seasoning maker McCormick.The Anglo-Dutch food company – which last year spun off its ice-cream division, the home to Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum and Wall’s – has entered discussions over the future of the “highly attractive” business. Continue reading...

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