In summary, UAC has played a key role in the development of commodity-based export economies that many African countries struggle with today, and Unilever, whatever it calls it, remains capable of leading and shaping markets to its own advantage (see for a full article on Unilever and UAC: Multinational Monitor, Number 9, 1998). Sunsilk was first introduced to the UK in 1954. [15] Dove was first launched in the United States in 1957. [15] Unilever took over the full acquisition of Frosted Foods in 1957 and renamed it Birds Eye. [16] The American company Good Humor ice cream was acquired in 1961. [17] Most information on Unilever members comes from Unilever`s annual report and/or Unilever`s official website: www.unilever.com/unilevertoday/companystructure. Other sources used can be found in the list of references at the end of this document. In September 1929, Unilever was formed by the merger of the Dutch margarine business Unie and the British soap manufacturer Lever Brothers, with the resulting company name being a portmanteau of the names of both companies. [8] In the 1930s, the company expanded and new companies were created in Africa and Latin America. During this period, Unilever acquired the United Africa Company, a merger of the African & Eastern Trade Corporation and the Royal Niger Company, which oversaw British business interests in present-day Nigeria during the colonial period. [9] The Nazi occupation of Europe during World War II meant that Unilever could not reinvest its capital in Europe, so it instead acquired new companies in Britain and the United States.

In 1943, it acquired T. J. Lipton, a majority stake in Frosted Foods (owner of the Birds Eye brand) and Batchelors Peas, one of the largest canned vegetables in the UK. [11] [12] In 1944, Pepsodent was taken over. [12] In 2002, the company sold its specialty oils and fats division, known as Loders Croklaan, for RM814 million (EUR 218.5 million) to IOI Corporation, an oil palm company based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. As part of the agreement, the name Loders Croklaan was retained. [37] Unilever sold the Mazola, Argo & Kingsfords, Karo, Golden Griddle and Henri`s brands, as well as several of its Canadian brands, to ACH Food Companies, a U.S. subsidiary of Associated British Foods. [38] For a full list of Unilever sites in the UK, see www.unilever.co.uk/unileverintheuk/index.html. In addition, Indonesia was the 14,135th largest emitter of greenhouse gases, mainly due to the destruction of the rainforest for the palm oil industry, which contributed 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

[136] According to Greenpeace, palm oil expansion has taken place with little oversight by the central or local government, as procedures for environmental impact assessment, land use planning, and ensuring an appropriate process for concession development have been neglected. [136] Plantations that were legally off-limits to oil palm plantations were established, and the illegal use of fire to clear forest areas was commonplace. [136] Slim-Fast sells milk- and soy-based shakes, powdered beverages and snack bars through retailers in the United States and Europe under the names Slim-Fast and Ultra Slim-Fast. As these names suggest, Slim-Fast benefits from the needs of weight-conscious consumers. It aggressively marketed products and hired prominent endorsers such as former baseball manager Tommy Lasorda and Kathie Lee Gifford of television; Lauren Hutton is the company`s youngest spokesperson [16]. Dec 1 (Reuters) – Pigeon soap maker Unilever Plc (ULVR. L) announced two leadership changes on Wednesday and hired new employees to replace its general counsel and supply chain.