Unilever is to acquire Danish ice-cream business Diplom-Is from Norwegian dairy group Tine. Tine owns and operates Diplom-Is in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The transaction will include 30 employees and five distribution centres in the country. The value of the deal, which is expected to close on 30 September, is undisclosed.

Unilever's brand portfolio in Denmark includes brands such as Magnum, Cornetto and Carte d’Or.