Unilever sales boosted by new products

Consumer goods giant Unilever today said it had boosted sales in "challenging" markets as a promotional push and new products lifted trading.

The Dove-to-Knorr group grew underlying sales by 3.4% in the three months to September 30 after upping its advertising spend and launching products such as a new range of Lipton teas and Surf detergent in the UK.