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Marmite row: Unilever say Tesco Brexit supply stand-off 'resolved' | Marmite row: Unilever say Tesco Brexit supply stand-off 'resolved' |
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Issues surrounding the supply of Marmite and other leading brands to Tesco has been resolved and the items are once again "fully available", Unilever has said. | |
A spokesman from the multinational household goods giant said: "Unilever is pleased to confirm that the supply situation with Tesco in the UK and Ireland has now been successfully resolved. | |
"We have been working together closely to reach this resolution and ensure our much-loved brands are once again fully available." | |
It comes after Tesco removed a number of popular products from its website including Marmite, Bovril and PG Tips from its online store following a price row with supplier Unilever over the plunging pound. The products were still being sold in stores but Tesco said shelves were running short of several brands. | |
The public responded to the news with relief. One Twitter user wrote: "The world is safe Unilever dispute with Tesco resolved.. Phew". | |
Others meanwhile expressed indifference over the situation, with one writing that he "couldn't care less that Unilever is back with Tesco", while another saying: "Can't help thinking the Unilever/Tesco thing was a bit of theatre." | |
Unilever had reportedly demanded a 10 per cent price rise in its products, including those made in the UK, to offset the higher cost of imported goods. | Unilever had reportedly demanded a 10 per cent price rise in its products, including those made in the UK, to offset the higher cost of imported goods. |
It followed the news that the pound has fallen in value by around 17 per cent since the UK voted to leave the EU in June. | |
Unilever appeared positive about the resolution, adding: "For all those that missed us, thanks for all the love." |