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Unilever boss leaving after less than two years at the helm

Hein Schumacher will leave the role ‘by mutual agreement’ on March 1 and be replaced by recently appointed chief financial officer Fernando Fernandez.

Evening Standard

Unilever shares drop after announcing surprise CEO departure partway through strategy shift

Unilever shares drop after announcing surprise CEO departure partway through strategy shift

Hein Schumacher will leave the role ‘by mutual agreement’ on March 1, replaced by chief financial officer Fernando Fernandez

The Independent UK

Fall for FTSE after BAT, Unilever and Barclays updates underwhelm

Fall for FTSE after BAT, Unilever and Barclays updates underwhelm

The FTSE 100 finished 42.72 points, or 0.49%, lower to end the day at 8,764.72.

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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

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.

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

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.

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Ben & Jerry's is accusing its parent company of censorship because it allegedly blocked a post that mentioned Donald Trump

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.

Charges against 34 people dropped over plastic pollution protest at Unilever HQ

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

European stocks surge amid hopes US will scale back tariff plans

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

King Charles ends Cadbury royal warrant

King Charles ends Cadbury royal warrant

Cadbury has held a warrant since Queen Victoria’s reign in the 19th century

Cadbury dropped from prestigious royal warrant list for first time in 170 years

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

The best Christmas logos: What happened when brands got festive

The best Christmas logos: What happened when brands got festive

The most iconic festive logo makeovers by the companies you know and love.

King Charles III Ends Royal Warrants For Cadbury And Unilever

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...

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Cadbury ‘disappointed’ after being stripped of royal warrant

The chocolate firm had held the royal warrant for 170 years since 1854.

The Independent UK

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.

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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