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Unilever is a British multinational consumer packaged goods company headquartered in London, founded in 1930 through the merger of the Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie with the British soap maker Lever Brothers. Its products span beauty, personal care, home care and nutrition, and it is organized around brands including Lipton, Dove, Knorr and Ben and Jerry's, built up through decades of acquisitions; it is the largest producer of soap in the world.

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Company Type
British multinational consumer packaged goods company 1
Founded Year
1930 1
Headquarters
London, England 1
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1. Wikipedia, Unilever
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  • Wikipedia article on Unilever, lead/history section
    It was founded in 1930 following the merger of Dutch margarine producer Margarine Unie with British soap maker Lever Brothers.
  • Wikipedia article on Unilever, lead section
    Unilever PLC is a British multinational consumer packaged goods company headquartered in London, England.
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