The company highlighted Hellmann’s as the standout performer, with the mayonnaise and dressings brand maintaining strong momentum across markets Unilever’s Foods Business Group reported underlying sales growth of 3.4 per…

The company highlighted Hellmann’s as the standout performer, with the mayonnaise and dressings brand maintaining strong momentum across markets

Unilever’s Foods Business Group reported underlying sales growth of 3.4 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, driven by strong brand performance and balanced growth in both volume and price. The growth comprised 1.3 per cent from volume and 2.1 per cent from price, reflecting sustained demand for Unilever’s key Power Brands and continued consumer loyalty in core categories.

The company highlighted Hellmann’s as the standout performer, with the mayonnaise and dressings brand maintaining strong momentum across markets. Innovation in flavour variants and premium formats supported its appeal to health-conscious and convenience-driven consumers.

Fernando Fernandez, CEO, said the results underscored the strength of Unilever’s Foods portfolio despite inflationary pressures. “Growth was broad-based across all Business Groups and driven by our Power Brands,” he noted, adding that strategic interventions have improved performance in emerging markets.

In developed markets, the Foods category continued to benefit from strong brand equity and innovation-led demand. In emerging markets, recovery in Indonesia and steady performance in China contributed to improved sales momentum. India recorded slower growth due to temporary impacts from Goods and Services Tax reforms, which are expected to normalise by November.

Unilever’s broader food strategy remains focused on combining nutritional improvement and flavour innovation, while tapping into rising consumer interest in premium and functional food products.

Overall, Unilever reported group turnover of €14.7 billion, down 3.5 per cent year-on-year, mainly due to currency impacts and portfolio disposals. The Foods Business, alongside Home Care and Personal Care, contributed to the company’s 3.9 per cent overall underlying sales growth, demonstrating resilience across categories.

With the planned Ice Cream demerger expected to create a more streamlined Unilever, the company aims to sharpen its focus on high-growth segments, including Foods, Beauty, and Wellbeing.