Unilever is one of the largest consumer goods companies worldwide with brands in food, ice cream, personal care, and home care. It was formed in 1930 through the merger of Unie Margarines and Lever Brothers. Unilever acquired Ecuadorian companies Jabonería Nacional in 2000 and Pinguino Ecuador in 1996 to expand its operations in Ecuador, where its mission is to contribute to people's vitality through daily nutrition, personal care, and home care brands.