The Latest Breaking News from Hein Schumacher

Dove maker’s deal with local manufacturer Arnest Group includes four factories

The Ben & Jerry's owner says its starting to see negative pricing in some markets, but Europeans are still absorbing the group's rising costs.

Owner of Marmite, Dove and Ben & Jerry’s says margins of 19.6% were helped by ‘carry-over pricing’

Vote to double David Schwimmer’s maximum pay levels comes as fear grow about exodus of firms from City

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Environmental groups say bosses should ‘hang their heads in shame’ as firm bows to pressure from shareholders to cut costs

Unilever is looking to unload its low-growth, low-profit ice cream business. It is the largest in the world, with a 20% market share - more than double its nearest competitor - and should generate around $17 billion for the company. What else does new CEO Hein Schumacher have to unveil…

Unilever’s split from its ice cream division shows market share and market power are very different concepts.

Shareholders may welcome the change in direction, but the chief executive’s predecessors used similar tactics

With the cuts being ‘predominantly office based’, its London HQ in Victoria could take a big hit

Group could face another revolt by shareholders after 60% voted against remuneration report last year