Unilever's $33B food divestment unlocks a $15.7B war chest for beauty M&A, anchored by emerging-market plays like India's Minimalist and Secret Alchemist. The pivot positions it against L'Oréal, Estée Lauder and Puig, even as shares slid 7% on the reshape.

Business of Fashion · Retail · 5/21/2026, 4:27:01 PM

Marketer Jahnavi Jain warns Ozempic-Wegovy adoption could shrink appetites 30% and capture 35% of F&B spend by 2030. Kirana snacks, QSRs, sugary drinks and thali platters lose ground to high-protein mini-meals, electrolytes and firming skincare. Premium urban Indians seen adopting within two years.

Business Today · Latest · 5/15/2026, 8:10:21 AM