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Latest press releases

Unilever Agrees to Sell Culver Specialty Brands
10/28/11:

Unilever today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with B&G Foods, Inc. to sell its Culver Specialty Brands division.

Real Food funds up for grabs
06/13/11:

Hellmann’s® is awarding up to $100,000 in Real Food grants to Canadians who are passionate about real food.

Unilever Completes Alberto Culver Acquisition
05/10/11:

Unilever and the Alberto Culver Company today jointly confirmed that, further to the announcement on May 6, they have obtained the necessary regulatory clearances, and Unilever has acquired the Alberto Culver Company.

Dove Men+Care™ works with the CFL® to celebrate qualities that connect pro athletes and everyday men
05/15/11:

In 2011, Dove Men+Care™ is continuing its dialogue with men about their journey toward feeling comfortable in their own skin as fathers by exploring the qualities that define today’s All-Star Dads. These qualities are reflected in the active and caring role these fathers play in their families’ lives vs. any physical ability or professional achievement.

Get Ready to Ride a Bike and Extend a Life at the 24th Annual Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for Heart.
04/27/11:

On Sunday, June 5, more than 13,000 dedicated cyclists will participate in the 24th Annual Becel Heart&Stroke Ride for Heart.

Unilever Canada becomes the largest commercial purchaser of green electricity in Canada
04/05/11:

Some of Canada’s favourite brands—including Becel, Hellmann’s, Knorr and Ben & Jerry’s—are now bullfrogpowered® with 100 per cent green electricity

Magnum®, one of the world’s most loved ice cream bars, debuts in Canada May 2011
03/29/11:

Ivanka Trump is set to visit Canada to launch one of the world’s most luxurious ice cream experiences.

Calling all Canadians…get your original recipes ready for the Knorr® Stock Exchange™ challenge!
08/18/10:

Fire up your stoves, Canada! It’s a gastronomic British invasion as world famous Chef Marco Pierre White – mentor to Gordon Ramsay and the youngest chef ever to receive a three star Michelin rating – brings his culinary expertise to Canada.

Unilever Names Eugenio Minvielle to Head Company’s North American Business
04/15/10:

Unilever today announced that Eugenio Minvielle has been named Executive Vice President of Unilever’s North American business, effective immediately.

Popsicle gets in the game with national soccer sponsorship
04/22/10:

Popsicle gets in the game with national soccer sponsorship

Hellmann's announces new commitment to Real Food Movement
04/07/10:

According to new research from Hellmann’s, Canadian families are eager to eat more real food.

Unilever Donates $500,000 towards Relief Aid to Haiti Earthquake Victims
01/14/10:

Unilever today announced a $500,000 monetary donation to the victims of Tuesday’s devastating earthquake in Haiti, through its global partnership with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

Warning - Health Hazard Alert
12/03/09:

OTTAWA, Dec. 3 /CNW/ - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Unilever Canada Inc are advising the public not to consume Slim-Fast ready-to-drink meal replacement shake products described below because they may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus, a micro-organism that may cause vomiting or diarrhea. The probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

New production of Slim-Fast® bars
04/14/09:

Important update on peanut situation.