Unilever’s Schmidt’s Brand Expands To New Category: ‘Home Care Can Be Self Care’
Executive Summary
Founded in 2010 as a natural deodorant brand, Schmidt’s is extending its “plant-powered” formulation expertise to home care with the launch of Cleaning Vinegar Multi-Surface Spray and Concentrated Laundry Detergent.
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