M e Terra and Unilever (A)

  • Reference: HBS-320075-E

  • Year: 2017

  • Number of pages: 33

  • Geographic Setting: Brazil

  • Publication Date: Dec 12, 2019

  • Fecha de edición: Jun 16, 2021

  • Source: HBSP (USA)

  • Type of Document: Case

  • Industry Setting: Agriculture sector;Food and beverage sector

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Description

The case concerns the sale of Mae Terra, one of Brazil's leading brands for packaged organic foods, to the consumer goods giant Unilever in 2017. Working with Unilever management, Mae Terra's CEO Alexandre Borges must determine whether and how to keep Mae Terra's B Certification, which attests to its commitment to having a positive social and environmental impact, and what internal governance mechanisms will enable MaeTerra to maintain its mission, values, and practices even as it is integrated into a large volume-driven multinational whose governance follows standard listed company principles.

Keywords

Brand management Corporate governance Environmental sustainability Management philosophy Mergers and Acquisitions Mission statements Social entrepreneurship