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REG - Competition and Mkts - Merger Update: McCormick / Unilever — TradingView News

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16 September 2026

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regulatory

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Foodtech

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United Kingdom

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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a merger inquiry into McCormick's anticipated acquisition of the majority of Unilever's foods business, with a phase 1 decision deadline of 11 November 2026.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Foodtech, and 2 sources have reported it.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The UK food sector will face scrutiny as the CMA investigates McCormick’s acquisition of Unilever’s foods business. You need to prepare for possible market access challenges or new competitive openings by November.

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2 sources · 16 Sep 2026

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