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Unilever confirms talks with McCormick for sale of Food division

Unilever confirmed talks to sell its Foods division, including Hellmann’s and Marmite, to US-based McCormick. The unit has been valued by Jeffries at $36bn-37bn. Unilever said there is no certainty a deal will be agreed.

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