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Marmite and Dove owner Unilever warns of price rises due to growing costs

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Unilever, the consumer goods giant behind Marmite and Dove, has warned it will increase prices further due to rising costs. The company reported strong sales growth, partly driven by World Cup marketing campaigns. These price increases are likely to affect consumers as the cost of everyday goods rises.

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Unilever will implement further price increases in the coming months.

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Unilever has warned it will push through further price rises.

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The sales growth is partly due to World Cup marketing campaigns.

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  • Unilever will implement further price increases in the coming months.
  • Strong sales growth is reported, attributed partly to World Cup marketing campaigns.

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<p>Consumer goods group reports strong sales growth, owing in part to World Cup marketing campaigns</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/jul/28/ai-sell-off-chip-stocks-slump-market-south-korea-japan-economy-latest-news">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>Unilever has warned it will push through further price rises over the coming months, as the…

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The sales growth is partly due to World Cup marketing campaigns.

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Unilever reported strong sales growth.

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Unilever has warned it will push through further price rises.

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