Unilever Nears Deal to Create $60 Billion Food Giant With McCormick
According to the Wall Street Journal, Unilever is in advanced talks to combine its food business with spice-maker McCormick in a deal that would create a new food behemoth worth roughly $60 billion, including debt, according to people familiar with the matter.
The transaction is expected to be announced as early as Tuesday, March 31, 2026, following a board meeting on Monday to review final details.
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