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                  Our History

                  Unilever is a business founded on a sense of purpose, and our unique heritage still shapes the way we do business today. Explore our history from 1871 through our interactive timeline.

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                  • Landfill is history for Unilever
                    Feature articles > News & features Web page | 07/04/2015

                    …Landfill is history for Unilever. . There are places in Indonesia which have some of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. But if you step off the beach and into the sea you’ll…

                  • Completion of Unilever’s Unification
                    News > Press releases Web page | 30/11/2020

                    …From today, and for the first time in its history, Unilever now trades with one market capitalisation, one class of shares and one global pool of liquidity, whilst also maintaining the…

                  • Unilever and the UN: an enduring partnership
                    News & insights > Feature articles Web page | 16/09/2020

                    …– is more relevant today than it has ever been. The worst global health crisis in its history is a stark reminder of the need for closer co-operation across borders, sectors and generations…

                  • No animal testing, Unilever brands and the EU’s chemicals regulations
                    News & insights > Feature articles Web page | 12/11/2020

                    …ingredients with a history of safe use and manufacture need further testing on animals. Here Julia Fentem, who leads product safety at Unilever, explains why.. At Unilever we’ve been developing…

                  • Unilever research finds mouthwash technology could help reduce coronavirus transmission
                    News & insights > Feature articles Web page | 13/11/2020

                    …protective measures like handwashing, physical distancing and mask wearing. “Given its long history of safe use, and wide availability across the world, using a mouthwash that contains CPC…

                  • Unilever commits to help build a more inclusive society
                    News > Press releases Web page | 21/01/2021

                    …Unilever commits to help build a more inclusive society. London - Unilever today announced a wide-ranging set of commitments and actions to help build a more equitable and inclusive…

                  • Unilever to acquire SmartyPants Vitamins
                    News > Press releases Web page | 25/11/2020

                    …Unilever to acquire SmartyPants Vitamins. Englewood Cliffs, N.J. - Unilever announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire SmartyPants Vitamins, a U.S.‐based Vitamin, Mineral…

                  • Unilever research identifies mouthwash technology with potential to reduce viral load of SARS-CoV-2 virus by 99.9%
                    News > Press releases Web page | 12/11/2020

                    …for Institute of Clinical Sciences, University of Birmingham, UK, says, “Given its long history of safe use, and wide availability across the world, using a mouthwash that contains CPC…

                  • Unilever and Innova Partnerships one step closer to self-cleaning surfaces
                    News > Press releases Web page | 05/01/2021

                    …are ready to start trialling this in our Unilever cleaning products.” Dr Jon Hague, Unilever’s Vice President for Science & Technology, Unilever Homecare said: “The commercialised use…

                  • Unilever Hero Nick Chang and his team keep our Meishan factory up and running
                    News & insights > Feature articles Web page | 21/12/2020

                    …Unilever’s Nick Chang keeps Meishan factory up and running. Unilever Hero Nick Chang and his team keep our Meishan factory up and running. From an extraordinary year come extraordinary…

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