LONDON—Unilever PLC said American shoppers are still stocking up on its hand sanitizer and condiments such as Hellmann’s mayonnaise, as they weather the ebb and flow of the coronavirus pandemic by washing their hands, staying home more and cooking for themselves.
Key emerging markets are also bouncing back, led by Brazil, where government subsidies have energized consumer spending. Both trends delivered strong sales growth at Unilever, the maker of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Dove soap.
North…