Unilever

Unilever is a multinational consumer goods company that specializes in the production and sale of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) across various categories, including food, home care, and personal care. The company offers a wide range of products, such as soups, sauces, snacks, ice cream, and tea, under well-known brands like Knorr, Hellmann's, Lipton, Dove, and Surf. Its operations span over 100 countries, with products available in more than 190 markets. Unilever's segments include Personal Care, Foods, Home Care, and Refreshment, serving diverse consumer needs globally. The company markets its products through various channels, including direct sales, independent brokers, and distributors, utilizing a robust distribution network. Unilever Pakistan Foods Limited, a subsidiary, manufactures and sells various food products in Pakistan, contributing to the company's extensive portfolio. Founded in 1929, Unilever remains a significant player in the FMCG sector, operating around 310 factories in over 70 countries.

Graeme Pitkethly

Chief Financial Officer

Paul Polman

Chief Executive Officer

Past deals in Household and personal products

The Laundress

Acquisition in 2019
The Laundress provides laundry and home cleaning products that take care of the things you love. They're an eco-friendly line of detergent, fabric care, and home cleaning products that take excellent care of you, the things you love, and the environment.

Sundial Brands

Acquisition in 2017
Sundial Brands, LLC manufactures skin care and hair care products. The company offers soaps, deodorants, body wash liquids, body lotions, hair colors, hair kits, kid’s hair products, masques, shampoos, bubble bath products, hand and body scrubs, soaks, after shave sprays, baby lotions, baby oil rubs, body creams, baby oils, hand creams, massage oils, medicated soaps, shaving cream body wax, shaving creams, nursing balms, ointments, therapy creams, facial kits, masks, moisturizers, serums, toners, and cosmetics. It offers products through retailers in the United States. The company was founded in 1992 and is based in Amityville, New York. Sundial Brands, LLC operates as a subsidiary of Unilever United States, Inc.

Seventh Generation

Acquisition in 2016
Seventh Generation, Inc. is a manufacturer based in Burlington, Vermont, specializing in plant-based household products. Founded in 1988, the company produces a range of items, including laundry detergents, surface cleaners, dishwashing products, hand washes, household paper goods, baby diapers and wipes, personal care items, and feminine hygiene products. Committed to environmental sustainability and human health, Seventh Generation formulates its products using natural, biodegradable ingredients, while ensuring ethical practices such as avoiding animal testing. The company emphasizes its mission of caring for future generations by providing safe, effective, and eco-friendly solutions for consumers. Seventh Generation's products are available through a network of retailers, and the company operates as a subsidiary of Unilever N.V.

Concern Kalina

Acquisition in 2011
Concern Kalina operates as a beauty company. Concern Kalina engages in the manufacture and sale of perfumes, cosmetics, and household and personal care products.

Alberto Culver

Acquisition in 2010
The Alberto Culver Company has been an innovative leader in consumer products in key markets around the world. Our product portfolio builds from a strong core of beauty and personal care brands and includes a group of innovative household products. The Alberto Culver Company is now a part of the Unilever Group.

Grupo Cressida

Acquisition in 2000
Grupo Cressida is a family-owned laundry, soaps, foods and beverages company. Cressida, founded in 1960, holds strong market positions in the powder detergents, laundry soap, foods and beverages markets.