The British press has spent six weeks comparing the McCormick-Marmite deal to Mondelez-Cadbury. The comparison is wrong. Here is a proper analysis of what is actually likely to happen to Marmite, the Burton-on-Trent factory, and the 240 jobs that depend on it.
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Marmite at 125, with a new American owner in the room
Marmite turns 125 in 2027, just as McCormick takes over. What a serious anniversary year should look like, and what we should probably expect instead.
What the McCormick deal means for Burton-on-Trent
What McCormick's vague 'long-term manufacturing agreement' really means for the 240 jobs in Burton, and why the Cadbury precedent should worry us.
"You can't sell Marmite to the Americans": Britain has a quiet meltdown
Britain has sold off cars, banks, and football clubs without much fuss. Marmite, it turns out, is the line. A look at why the row is louder than the deal.
McCormick buys Marmite, and the rest of Unilever's pantry
Unilever sells its food business, including Marmite, Hellmann's, and Knorr, to McCormick for $45 billion. The end of a 26-year ownership.
Unilever spins off its ice cream, and Marmite watchers take notes
Unilever's ice cream spin-off is the rehearsal for the food sale. What today's MICC listing tells us about the McCormick-shaped move coming next.
Unilever quietly puts Marmite up for sale
Reuters reports Unilever has opened a formal sale process for Marmite, Bovril, and Colman's. What the 'Historic British Brands' bundle actually means.
Is Marmite about to be sold?
New leadership at Unilever signals potential sale or spin-off of iconic British brands including Marmite as part of aggressive portfolio streamlining strategy.
Joe & Seph's have made an official Marmite popcorn
Gourmet popcorn brand Joe & Seph's partners with Unilever to bring official Marmite-flavoured popcorn to UK stores.
Remember when Marmite vanished from Tesco?
In 2016, Marmite briefly vanished from Tesco shelves as Unilever and the supermarket clashed over post-Brexit price increases.
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