McCormick-Unilever global food business deal under review in Australia
( August 24, 2026, 05:28 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Australia's competition watchdog is reviewing US-headquartered McCormick & Company's proposed acquisition of Unilever's global foods business. The deal excludes certain businesses in India, Nepal and Portugal as well as several product lines. McCormick and UK-headquartered Unilever Foods overlap primarily in the retail supply of recipe mixes, side dishes and bottled sauces in Australia, the watchdog said. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission's assessment is due to end Oct. 1. The deadline for submissions is Friday.Statement follows. Questionnaire attached. ...
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