https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mccormick-s-65-billion-unilever-foods-tie-up-could-harm-competition-u-k-regulator-warnsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mccormick-s-65-billion-unilever-foods-tie-up-could-harm-competition-u-k-regulator-warnshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mccormick-s-65-billion-unilever-foods-tie-up-could-harm-competition-u-k-regulator-warns#u201895Sun, 15 Nov 2026 06:50:48 +0000The UK Competition and Markets Authority has opened an in-depth Phase 2 investigation into McCormick's proposed acquisition of Unilever's food division. The regulator warned the $65 billion tie-up could harm competition and is demanding remedies. The CMA's decision escalates scrutiny beyond an initial review, signaling significant antitrust concerns about market concentration in food products.Why it mattersMcCormick seeks to combine its spice and seasoning portfolio with Unilever's food brands, creating a giant in consumer staples. The CMA's Phase 1 review identified p