Unilever Nears $60 Billion Food Merger With McCormick

Source: wsj.com

Unilever is finalizing a merger of its ice cream and foods division with McCormick, the world's largest spice company, to build a powerhouse in consumer food products. The companies have been negotiating for months amid pressure on Unilever to streamline its portfolio. The deal matters because it reshapes two consumer giants, potentially boosting efficiency in a tough market for packaged goods.