Unilever And Givaudan Buy Natural; More Cosmetics M&A In Brief
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Schmidt's Naturals will bring a new flavor to Unilever's deodorant portfolio under a deal announced Dec. 14; Givaudan says Expressions Parfumées "will fit nicely with our 2020 strategy to expand our presence with local and regional customers, and grow our capabilities in natural ingredients." More news in brief.
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