Unilever has announced that it will acquire Seventh Generation, Inc., the Vermont-based home and personal care products company that has been a pioneer in corporate responsibility and sustainable product innovations. Specializing in plant-based detergents and household cleaners, Seventh Generation recently entered the baby products category with a line launched at Target.
 
The company’s sales reached $200 million in 2015, and it has seen double digit compounded annual growth over the last 10 years.