Which company acquired a Standard Oil descendant and is now a major player in the consumer goods sector?
Procter & Gamble
Unilever
Nestlé
Colgate-Palmolive
Answer
Unilever, a major player in the consumer goods sector, acquired a Standard Oil descendant. This demonstrates the far-reaching influence of Standard Oil, as its descendants have branched out into various industries beyond oil.
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