The Unilever Group (OTCMKTS: UNLVF) is a British–Dutch multinational consumer goods company known for its broad portfolio of food, beverage, personal care and home care products. The company develops, markets and sells products under dozens of well-recognized brands across categories such as spreads, ice cream, teas, soaps, shampoos, deodorants and household cleaning agents. Its offerings are positioned to meet diverse consumer needs ranging from everyday staples to premium indulgences.
Unilever traces its origins to 1929, when British soap maker Lever Brothers merged with Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie. Over the decades, the firm has grown through targeted acquisitions and brand innovation, expanding its reach into emerging and developed markets alike. The company’s dual headquarters in London and Rotterdam reflect its Anglo-Dutch heritage and global organizational structure.
Among Unilever’s most prominent brands are Dove and Axe/Lynx in personal care, Hellmann’s and Knorr in foods, Lipton in beverages, and Seventh Generation in household cleaning. These brands derive value from research investments in sustainability, product efficacy and consumer trends, with an emphasis on reducing environmental impact and enhancing social responsibility throughout the supply chain.
Today, Unilever operates in more than 190 countries, employing a network of manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and research hubs around the world. The company is led by Chief Executive Officer Hein Schumacher, supported by a global executive team and board of directors responsible for setting strategic priorities in innovation, sustainability and resilient growth.
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