Unilever Cuts 7,500 Jobs, Spinning Off Ice Cream Unit

Unilever is eliminating approximately 7,500 jobs and spinning off its ice cream unit — home to major brands, including Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum.

What’s happening at Unilever?

In a news release on March 19, the consumer goods giant said the layoffs, which are part of a “productivity program”, are expected to mainly affect office-based roles.

“The separation of [our ice cream unit] and the delivery of the productivity [program] will help create a simpler, more focused, and higher performing Unilever,” Ian Meakins, chair of Unilever’s board, said in the release.

“It will also create a world-leading ice cream business, with strong growth prospects and an exciting future as a standalone business.”

The company expects its ice cream unit to be fully separated by the end of 2025.

Following the separation, Unilever will operate four business groups across “Beauty & Wellbeing, Personal Care, Home Care and Nutrition.”

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Impact on Canadian staff

It remains unclear if any Canadian employees are affected by the latest round of job cuts at Unilever.

According to the company’s LinkedIn page, it has more than 1,100 workers in the country.

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