Unilever says Colman’s sale to ease UK McCormick deal concerns progressing well
By Jon Menon ( November 11, 2026, 10:32 GMT | Insight) -- Unilever said it is working “constructively” with the UK antitrust regulator on a suitable remedy after the watchdog raised concerns over its plan to combine its foods business with McCormick. Unilever said that discussions with potential buyers of its Colman’s brand and assets to address potential competition concerns were progressing well.Unilever said it is working “constructively” with the UK antitrust regulator on a suitable remedy after the watchdog raised concerns over its plan to combine its foods business with McCormick, and discussions with potential buyers of its Colman's brand were progressing well....
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