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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hellman's Wants to Help a Couple Get Hitched in Vegas
Hellman's Wants to Help a Couple Get Hitched in Vegas originally appeared on Parade Home & Garden. In news to absolutely no one, weddings are really expensive. This plain fact has forced crafty brides to DIY everything from wedding centerpieces to thrifting dinner plates. However, in an unlikely union, Hellmann's (yes, the mayo folks) want to provide one lucky couple with a free Vegas wedding. Interestingly, it's all in an effort to celebrate their new line of chicken tender dips. So, instead of saying "I Do," you can say "I Dip." And that's not even the wildest part of the whole winning couple will tie the knot ahead of National Chicken Tender Day on July 27 at the Viva Las Vegas Wedding Chapel. But in order to win, you have to enter for the chance by sharing your love story by June 20. If you're wondering exactly what this prize comes with, here's the deal: there's a ceremony officiated by Hellmann's mascot, Manny Mayo and a reception featuring chicken tender towers (of course) and plenty of Hellmann's Chicken Tender Dips. There will also be a professional photographer to capture these precious moments, and a $5,000 stipend to cover travel you do have to be 21 or older to win and must be engaged or a super serious relationship in order to win. Because, yes, you will be getting legally married on July 21 in Sin City. Honestly, the only thing that would make this even better is some sort of reception duet between Manny Mayo and an Elvis impersonator. Is that really too much to ask? Quickie Vegas weddings rose to popularity in the 1950s, thanks to Nevada's relaxed marriage laws—no waiting periods, no blood tests (back then it was a thing) and 24/7 wedding chapels. It became the go-to spot for impulsive nuptials, attracting everyone from young lovers to celebrities craving privacy and speed (though there was nothing private about Britney Spears' quickie wedding to Jason Alexander, am I right?). Las Vegas embraced the image, adding Elvis impersonators, drive-thru ceremonies and themed chapels to the mix. It's still a favorite for couples wanting a fun, fuss-free and slightly rebellious way to say "I do" without all the planning and pressure of a traditional Wants to Help a Couple Get Hitched in Vegas first appeared on Parade Home & Garden on Jun 4, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade Home & Garden on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
Daily Mail
24-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Unilever axes 6,000 jobs as it eyes sale of ice cream business
Unilever slashed its full-time employee global headcount by 6,000 in the first quarter of this year as part of an €800million cost-cutting drive. The consumer giant's headcount reduction will see 7,500 job losses in total, from 'mainly office-based roles', according to Unilever. Unilever said on Thursday it expects to realise around €550million of the programme's savings by the end of this year and forecasts restructuring costs of around 1.4 per cent of its turnover in 2025. Before the restructure, Unilever employed around 6,000 employees in Britain and 128,000 globally. The group said it was pressing ahead with the separation and listing of its Ben & Jerry's and Magnum ice cream arm, to be called The Magnum Ice Cream Company, by the end of this year, while it will operate as a standalone business from 1 July. The business will have its primary listing in Amsterdam, with secondary listings in London and New York. On Trump's tariffs, Unilever said it expected the impact of new trade tariffs on its profitability 'to be limited and manageable'. It added: 'All this being said, we are conscious that the macroeconomic environment, currency stability and consumer sentiment remain uncertain and we will be agile in adjusting our plans as necessary.' Recently appointed chief executive Fernando Fernandez, said: 'Heightened global macroeconomic uncertainty is a fact; however the quality of our innovation programme, the strong investment behind our brands and our improving competitiveness give us confidence we will deliver on our full-year plans.' Unilever beat estimates for first-quarter underlying sales growth, helped by price increases and strong demand for its premium products. Consumer goods companies, already struggling to regain shopper loyalty after sharply hiking prices for years, have in recent months found themselves forced to navigate unpredictable consumer habits shaped by fears over the impact of Trump's tariffs. The update on Thursday marked Unilever's first since it surprised investors in February by ousting former boss Hein Schumacher and appointing Fernandez as his successor in March. The maker of Dove soap and Ben & Jerry's ice cream reported a 3 per cent rise in underlying sales growth for the quarter ending 31 March, topping analysts' expectations of a 2.8 per cent increase, and reaffirmed its 2025 outlook. Under Schumacher, Unilever had laid out cost cuts last year, including separating the ice cream division through a demerger and cutting thousands of jobs to address years of underperformance. The company said in February that its ice cream business would be listed in Amsterdam and have secondary listings in London and New York. Unilever, whose other brands include Vaseline, Hellmann's mustard and Lifebuoy, said it was confident about its full-year plans despite the global macroeconomic uncertainty. Unilever shares rose 0.29 per cent or 14.00p to 4,830.00p on Thursday, having risen around 25 per cent in the last year. On Wednesday, Reckitt unveiled shrinking sales and warned that 'market conditions' could affect the sale of its Essential Home cleaning products arm as it reported a slight miss on quarterly sales expectations. Richard Hunter, head of markets at Interactive Investor, said: 'Unilever has dodged the bullets which harmed Reckitt Benckiser following its update yesterday, with a rather more solid outlook which gives investors additional clarity. 'For many, Unilever will continue to be seen as a solid defensive play and a core constituent of most portfolios. 'While there are inevitably many similarities with its peer Reckitt Benckiser, there are also subtle differences which elevate Unilever to be the preferred play in this sector, with the market consensus of the shares as a cautious buy reflecting rather more visible growth and strategic prospects.'
Metro
21-04-2025
- Business
- Metro
Cult US sauce finally lands in the UK — but some say it smells like 'PVA glue'
Move over mayonnaise, because Hellmann's is launching a brand new sauce in supermarkets — and it's one UK fans have been waiting for. Hellmann's Creamy Ranch is available in Tesco, after first announcing the news nearly a week ago, with an Instagram post seductively dunking a chicken tender in a pot of dressing on Instagram. It captioned the post: 'Sauce history has just been MADE.' While ranch is a popular condiment in the USA, dubbed 'bigger than ketchup', it's not quite such a big deal on shores, meaning Brits returning home from their American holidays have no choice but to pine for the creamy sauce from a-far. It's perhaps no surprise then that this new offering from Hellman's , which is also being launched with a Spicy Ranch variety, has caused quite the stir online. 'Oh man! I hope this is close to American Ranch! Every version I have here tends to taste a lot different,' wrote Lucy Brookes on Facebook. A bewildered American took to Reddit to share their dismay that ranch sauce isn't a big staple on UK supermarket shelves. 'Does the UK hate ranch sauce?' they wrote. 'I can't seem to find ranch sauce anywhere in supermarkets?' The poster continued: 'I'm shocked it's not popular enough to warrant it being stocked in the shops. Am I not looking hard enough or is there really no demand for ranch sauce in this country?' But prayers have now been answered, with many shoppers keen to give the American staple a whirl. 'Okay I need to get this,' wrote Instagram user @ on Hellman's announcement post, while another wrote: 'Oh lord, yes please.' But not everyone was impressed. 'Don't get your hopes up,' wrote Charrlotte Badgerr Bakerr on Facebook, who had already tested the Hellmann's sauces. 'Tried it today and quite disappointed. Smells a bit like PVA glue with a hint of garlic.' The Creamy Ranch is made with buttermilk and garlic, described as having a 'cool and tangy' flavour, while the spicy version swaps out the garlic for chillies, and is all about the heat. You can pick yourself up a bottle for just £2.60 or £2 if you've got a Tesco Clubcard. More Trending This offering could be also be a big hit for those searching for heat as the trend for spicier sauces continues, which has forced brands like Hellmann's to diversify their offerings. This has already led to the launch of a spicy mayo and Chilli Charger mayo, and now its Spicy Ranch is the latest addition to the gang. These are by no means the brand's most divisive offerings though. Back in 2022, it introduced Gravy mayo – a rich taste of gravy with creamy mayo, in a bid to unite the chippy tea preferences (gravy up north, mayonnaise down south) of the nation. Anyhow, you'll need to run, not walk, to scoop up Hellmann's new sauces at Tesco before they fly off the shelves. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ View More » MORE: Aldi is finally bringing back its 'sell-out' sweet treat to shelves for just £1.79 MORE: Full list of supermarket opening times on Easter Monday including Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons MORE: Full list of supermarket opening times over Easter including Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons
Reuters
27-02-2025
- Business
- Reuters
New Unilever CEO has a chance to revisit mega-M&A
LONDON, Feb 25 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Unilever's (ULVR.L), opens new tab new CEO may want to awaken animal spirits at the seller of Dove soap and Axe deodorant. On Tuesday, opens new tab, the $139 billion London-listed group announced that CEO Hein Schumacher is leaving the business after less than two years in charge. His replacement, finance boss Fernando Fernandez, is tasked with revitalising a company with a so-so portfolio of brands. One option may be to revisit a megadeal in the mould of Unilever's attempted Haleon (HLN.L), opens new tab purchase in 2022, opens new tab. Schumacher's departure looks both abrupt and messy. The Dutch executive is the company's third CEO in roughly six years. Unilever has whipsawed between championing environmental, social and governance goals under previous bosses Paul Polman and Alan Jope, to doing the opposite under Schumacher, who said the company should no longer be 'force fitting' purpose on all the group's brands. For now, it looks like Fernandez will carry on with Schumacher's plan to cut costs and focus the company's marketing spend on 30 so-called 'power brands', referring to relatively well-known products like Comfort fabric softener, Hellmann's mayonnaise, and Knorr stock cubes. However, he may need some fresh thinking before long. Unilever is struggling to boost the volume of goods it sells. Schumacher warned earlier this month, opens new tab that there was a slowdown of market growth in 2024 that would continue in the near term. The consumer-goods group's valuation reflects investors' worries. Unilever trades at 17 times forward earnings - a discount to both Danone ( opens new tab and Nestlé (NESN.S), opens new tab, compared with a premium for much of 2024. Closing that gap will mean turbocharging sales and the operating margin. Doing so will be hard with many of the group's staler current brands. Fernandez may therefore need to be bold. He could look at buying a fast-growing, high-margin business like $30 billion Galderma (GALD.S), opens new tab. Another option would be to revisit Advil painkiller-maker Haleon, which Unilever attempted to buy for 50 billion pounds ($63 billion) in 2022. The now-listed business is currently worth 36 billion pounds. Either of these possible deals would help to accelerate Unilever's shift away from lower-valued food and towards the more prized beauty and healthcare businesses. If Fernandez focuses just on the company's existing brands, there is a danger that sales will flounder. Dove, Sunsilk shampoo, Knorr and many others are vulnerable to competition from grocers' cheaper products, making it tough to generate the kind of improvements that investors are seeking. Mega-M&A is always risky, but for Unilever so is doing nothing. Follow @aimeedonnellan, opens new tab on X CONTEXT NEWS Unilever said on February 25 that CEO Hein Schumacher would step down after less than two years in the job. Finance chief Fernando Fernandez will take over on March 1. Unilever, which owns Hellmann's mayonnaise and Dove soap, said there was no change to its 2025 outlook or medium-term forecast and that the board was committed to "further accelerating" Schumacher's growth plan. Shares in Unilever were down 1.9% as of 0958 GMT on February 25. Breakingviews Reuters Breakingviews is the world's leading source of agenda-setting financial insight. As the Reuters brand for financial commentary, we dissect the big business and economic stories as they break around the world every day. A global team of about 30 correspondents in New York, London, Hong Kong and other major cities provides expert analysis in real time. Sign up for a free trial of our full service at and follow us on Twitter @Breakingviews and at All opinions expressed are those of the authors.
Telegraph
19-02-2025
- General
- Telegraph
Chicken Divan
Yes, it's hard to believe the mixture of ingredients here, but this was a popular family dish in the 1970s. It's American – there, this kind of bake is referred to as a 'casserole' – and was often made with cream of mushroom or chicken soup instead of a homemade sauce. It was served with plain boiled rice, or you could add in a layer of cooked buttered pasta (often macaroni) underneath. Ingredients a few black peppercorns small bunch of parsley, stalks only ½ onion, finely chopped 500g chicken mini fillets 1 medium head of broccoli 300ml (or 500ml) milk, whole or semi-skimmed 200ml chicken stock (or use all milk if you prefer) 50g butter 60g plain flour 25g cheddar, grated 15g Parmesan, grated 1 tbsp mayonnaise (Hellmann's was usual) 2 tsp Dijon mustard or korma curry paste boiled rice, to serve For the top 5 tbsp dried breadcrumbs or almond flakes 10g Parmesan, grated Method Step In a large saucepan, bring 500ml water, a few peppercorns, the parsley stalks and 1/2 chopped onion to just under the boil. Add 500g chicken fillets, poach for 3 minutes, then take off the heat and leave, with the lid on, until you need them. Heat the oven to 180C/170C fan/gas mark 4. Step Meanwhile, break the medium head of broccoli into florets and cut the main stalk into batons (trim off the base of the stem and discard). Steam or microwave until just tender. Pat dry with a clean tea towel (you want to get rid of excess moisture or it will make the dish watery). Step In a separate saucepan, heat 300ml (0r 500ml) of milk (and chicken stock if using) until just under boiling. Take off the heat. Step Meanwhile, in another saucepan, melt 50g butter and add 60g flour. Stir until they come together and turn a sandy colour. Take the pan off the heat and add the milk and stock slowly, stirring well. Keep stirring so the sauce stays smooth
