As Unilever aims to double its business while reducing environmental impact, it is continuously looking for growth opportunities and to further build its portfolio. This week, this mission resulted in the acquisition of three leading brands in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
The latest actions include a global headcount reduction of more than 400 associates across all regions and functions, and the restructuring or closure of certain smaller, underperforming markets.
Aside from training 5,000 farmers, agronomists and coffee business professionals every year, a new institute will provide much-needed infrastructure to support rapidly expanding coffee production in the region.
