Unilever nears deal to combine food unit with McCormick, WSJ reports
March 30 (Reuters) - Unilever ULVR.L is in advanced talks to combine its food business with U.S. spice maker McCormick MKC.N, in a deal that includes a cash component of around $16 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. (Reporting by Savyata Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva) ((Savyata.Mishra@thomsonreuters.com;))