Unilever sees pandemic changing consumer demand

The global crisis has caused 'upswings in sales of hygiene and in-home food products'. FMTNews

THE HAGUE: Anglo-Dutch consumer giant Unilever reported Thursday a slight rise in first quarter sales and said the coronavirus has caused hygiene product sales to rocket while those of ice cream melted.

Unilever, based in London and Rotterdam, said skin-cleansing products sales were steadily growing, as health authorities stressed the importance of washing hands. In Europe, Turkey and Latin America, sales “were heavily impacted by lock-down measures and the reluctance of distributors to commit to buying ice cream stock with an uncertain holiday and tourism season,” Unilever said.

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