Most in demand food and drink employers - in pictures
The Anglo-Dutch food and drink manufacturer came third overall on the list, behind Google and Apple.
LinkedIn’s InDemand Index based its results on more than 25bn interactions, with businesses ranked according to the number of users who view profiles of their employees, connect with their employees, visit their company pages or follow their company.
‘Powerful, independent indicator’
Unilever’s chief human resources officer Doug Baillie said the result represented a "powerful, independent indicator of the high regard people have for Unilever as an employer around the world".
"We can all feel proud that so many individuals are interested in becoming part of our organisation. It’s testament to our inclusive performance culture, our values and the talented men and women around the world that make up Unilever," he added.
PepsiCo and Nestlé completed the top three food and drink manufacturers most in demand to work for, coming 8th and 11th respectively in the top 100 list.
To find out more about these companies and which the other food and drink manufacturers made the top 100 list, view our account, in pictures, of the most in demand food and drink employers in the world.
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