| Unilever N.V. is one of the parent companies of the Unilever Group (Unilever), which is a supplier of consumer goods across foods, and home and personal care categories. Unilever PLC is the other parent company of Unilever. Unilever's operates in two divisions: Foods, and Home and Personal Care. Unilever serves as a food company that meets everyday needs of people, through branded products. The Company's Foods category manages brands in two main groups: savoury, dressings and spreads, and ice cream and beverages. Savoury, dressings and spreads includes sales of soups, bouillons, sauces, snacks, mayonnaise, salad dressings, olive oil, margarines, spreads and cooking products, such as liquid margarines, and some frozen foods. The Company's Home and Personal Care category manages brands in two main groups: Personal Care and Home Care. In September 2008, the Company sold its North American laundry business in United States, Canada and Puerto Rico to Vestar Capital Partners. |
