25 Jul 2019 --- Unilever has attributed steady half-year growth to its emerging market businesses, which grew by 6.2 percent, while developed markets weakened, according to its mid-year financials. Results across the brand’s global markets were reportedly mixed, with an underlying sales growth of 3.3 percent. Market growth in Europe and North America was notably held back by the impact of springtime rains on ice cream sales, following two years of warm summers. The company continued to see good momentum particularly in the emerging markets of China, India and South East Asia. Argentina remains hyperinflationary and high levels of pricing continue to weigh on consumer demand.