Unilever shaken by investor exit as McCormick deal unsettles shareholders

Unilever faces mounting pressure over its $40bn merger of its Foods business with American brand McCormick, as investor sentiment turns negative and shares struggle to recover.The exit of major shareholder Terry Smith underscores growing concerns about the strategy, with critics questioning the industrial logic behind the deal.The situation reflects broader scrutiny of Big Food’s recent wave of break‑ups and restructurings, as investors become more selective about whether such moves