Unilever plc is a British multinational consumer goods company headquartered in London, England. It offers a diverse range of products, including food, condiments, bottled water, baby food, beverages, ice cream, cleaning agents, toothpaste, pet food, pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare products, tea, breakfast cereals, beauty products, and personal care items. Unilever is the world's largest producer of soap, with its products available in approximately 190 countries. Key brands include Lifebuoy, Dove, Sunsilk, Knorr, Lux, Rexona/Degree, Axe/Lynx, Ben & Jerry's, and more. The company operates through three main divisions: Foods and Refreshments, Home Care, and Beauty & Personal Care. Unilever's research and development facilities are located in China, India, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Founded on 2 September 1929 from the merger of Lever Brothers and Margarine Unie, Unilever has greatly diversified since the 1930s and made numerous acquisitions, such as Lipton, Ben & Jerry's, and Dollar Shave Club, while divesting its specialty chemicals businesses in 1997. Under Paul Polman's leadership in the 2010s, the company shifted its focus towards health and beauty brands, moving away from slower-growing food brands. Unilever is listed on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam, and completed the unification of its Dutch and UK entities in November 2020. The company produces a variety of fast-moving consumer goods, including soups, sauces, snacks, frozen foods, ice creams, tea beverages, oral care products, personal care items, and household goods. Distribution is achieved through direct sales, independent brokers, and a wide network of centers and facilities. Unilever emphasizes sustainability, aiming to address climate change, promote a circular economy for plastic packaging, and improve livelihoods across its value chain.
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