Unilever United Kingdom

Unilever launched in 1929 when the Margarine Unie, a margarine manufacturer partnered with Level Sunlight, a manufacturer of soaps. The headquarters is located in the UK. The company diversified over time, producing and entering new markets and started offering products such as sausage and soap.

Nowadays, Unilever has launched its branches in America, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East, covering over 190 countries,

Nowadays, there are over 400 brands available under Unilever and 2.5 billion people use the company’s products. In fact, for 2018, the company announced that it’s turnover reached €51 billion and the company employs 161000 people. 

Unilever PLC offers products in the following categories:

• Personal Care: face care, oral care, hair care, fragrances

• Household: detergents, softeners, cleaners

• Frozen Food: ice cream, snacks, bakery

• Sweet Grocery: desserts, canned foods, biscuits, breakfast products

• Savory Grocery: spices, rice, pasta, ready meals, oils, condiments, dressings, canned foods, snacks

• Drinks: juices

• Chilled & Fresh Food: ready meals, snacks

Brands available through the group include Carte D’Or, Klondike, Cornetto, Axe, Dove, Fair & Lovely, Cif, Omo, Comfort and Riso. 

Unilever PLC works with thousands of suppliers who abide by specific standards in regards to sourcing, sustainability and human rights. Through the Unilever Supplier Qualification System, the company verifies that the suppliers abide by its principles.

Furthermore, the company is also involved in various projects for the welfare of people. The business has taken the initiative to provide clean water and sanitation, reduce wastage, improve nutrition and empower women in developing countries.