Dutch regulator blocks Unilever’s Unox sale to Zwanenberg
The Dutch anti-trust regulator has blocked Unilever’s sale of the Unox brand almost two years after the deal with Zwanenberg was announced. The post Dutch regulator blocks…
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Dutch Regulator Blocks Takeover Of Unilever's Unox Brand
Dutch market regulator ACM said it would not allow the takeover of Unilever Dutch soup and sausage brand Unox by Zwanenberg Food Group.
Competition regulator blocks Unox deal between Unilever and Zwanenberg
If Zwanenberg Food Group acquires the Unox and Zwan brands from Unilever, it could lead to higher prices for smoked sausages, cooked sausages, and soups, fears the Dutch…
India regulator accuses Nestlé, Unilever of misleading health claims
India’s food-safety watchdog has accused Nestlé and Hindustan Unilever of making “misleading” health claims. The post India regulator accuses Nestlé, Unilever of misleading health…
McCormick and Unilever’s $45B merger under investigation in UK
The companies, which expect to close their transaction in 2027, are already looking to sell Colman’s mustard “to address potential competition concerns.”
Unilever-McCormick deal comes under scrutiny of UK watchdog
McCormick’s acquisition of Unilever food assets is to face the scrutiny of the UK watchdog as the regulator assesses any competition impact. The post Unilever-McCormick deal comes…
McCormick And Unilever Food Deal Faces Competition Scrutiny
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the $65 billion merger between Unilever's foods business and U.S. sp...
Food giants face Poland ‘shrinkflation’ scrutiny
Poland’s consumer watchdog is examining "shrinkflation" moves in the country by Danone, Mondelez International, Nestlé and Unilever. The post Food giants face Poland…
CMA seeks views on McCormick’s $45bn Unilever Foods tie-up
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun seeking views on McCormick’s proposed combination with Unilever’s food business. The UK competition watchdog opened an…