Unilever, one of the world�s largest consumer goods companies, today announced that it will be closing its manufacturing plant in Framingham, Massachusetts.

�Unilever continually looks for ways to achieve greater efficiencies across our Supply Chain network,� said Steve Rosemary, director of manufacturing, Unilever Ice Cream. �After a long and careful analysis, we have determined that greater efficiencies can be achieved by shifting production to other company plants in the United States. This decision was a difficult one and in no way reflects the dedication or performance of our Framingham colleagues.�

Production from Framingham � which manufactures Breyers packaged ice cream � will be transferred to other sites within the Unilever network in several phases, beginning in mid-year 2010. Plant production is expected to finish no later than the second half of 2010, with the final plant closing expected to occur during that same time period.

The decision to close the plant will affect 201 salaried and hourly employees.

About Unilever

Unilever�s mission is to add vitality to life. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. Each day, around the world, consumers make 160 million decisions to purchase Unilever products.

In the United States, the portfolio includes major brand icons such as: Axe, Ben & Jerry's, Bertolli, Breyers, Caress, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, Hellmann's, Klondike, Knorr, Lipton, Popsicle, Promise, Q-Tips, Skippy, Slim-Fast, Suave, Sunsilk and Vaseline. All of the preceding brand names are registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. Dedicated to serving consumers and the communities where we live, work and play, Unilever employs nearly 12,000 people in�both the United States and Puerto Rico � generating nearly $10 billion in sales in 2008. For more information, visit www.unileverusa.com.

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