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Unilever beats expectations in 2015

Consumer goods giant Unilever has beaten 2015 expectations, with turnover increased by 10% to £41bn and underlying sales increased 4.1%. The company saw growth in its savoury goods and ice cream units. Unilever has recently acquired US sorbet maker Talenti and Italian ice cream maker Grom.

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