Business of Food

Unilever’s $45 Billion Deal Spreads Fear Among Brand Loyalists

The company’s decision to sell up has put some of the most beloved products in the spotlight.
A bottle of Frenchs Classic Yellow mustard and Colmans mustard products on display in a supermarket in London.Photographer: Betty Laura Zapata/Bloomberg
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You might be a fan of Hellmann’s mayonnaise or use Knorr stock cubes for your soup. If you live in the UK, you likely have a jar of fiery Colman’s mustard or Marmite spread. In France, it’s gourmet Maille moutarde.