The Rundown Delta Taps Amazon for Wi-Fi, McCormick Buys Unilever’s Food Business for $45 Billion
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Mar 31, 2026 Airlines testing Amazon’s Leo satellites to boost in‑flight Wi‑Fi and change onboard experiences. A massive $45B food business sale reshapes global brands and strategy. Big pharma and semiconductor moves include a multi‑billion drug deal and a $2B AI stake. Power supply delays spook investors, and a once‑hot shoe brand sells for pennies on the dollar.
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Delta Bets On Amazon Leo For Faster Inflight Wi‑Fi
- Delta partnered with Amazon's Leo satellite service to equip 500 planes starting in 2028 for Wi‑Fi 3–5x faster than today's inflight internet.
- The deal extends existing AWS ties and could add Amazon Prime content and personalized onboard experiences via tighter Delta‑Amazon integration.
McCormick Acquires Unilever Food For $45B
- McCormick agreed to buy most of Unilever's food business for $45 billion, bringing brands like Hellman's and Knorr under McCormick's umbrella.
- The acquisition follows Unilever shedding ice cream and tea to focus on higher‑growth personal care and beauty brands like Dove.
Host's Hot Take That Cholula Is Overrated
- Zaid offers a hot take that Cholula hot sauce is overrated and fears backlash from fans.
- He frames it as a subjective taste opinion amid coverage of McCormick's brand acquisition.