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Ben and Jerry's co-founder steps down after firm 'silenced' by parent company

ONE of the co-founders of American ice cream brand Ben and Jerry’s has announced his departure after 47 years

The National (Scotland)

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits and accuses Unilever of ‘silencing’ firm’s social activism

‘Heartbroken’ Jerry Greenfield says company’s activism ‘sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power’

The Independent UK

Voices: Chill out, dudes – Ben and Jerry’s are getting their just desserts

COMMENT: After years of boardroom battles with Unilever, the founders of the world-beating ice-cream brand now want to take back control and re-establish a link with progressive, hippy culture – so why did they sell it for $300m in the first place, asks James Moore

The Independent UK

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Ben & Jerry’s founders call for the brand to be ‘freed’ from its owners

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield say it is ‘not the Ben & Jerry’s’ they founded after being ‘silenced’ by Unilever over matters of social justice

The Guardian - UK

Ben & Jerry’s asks to ‘free’ itself from owner so it can ‘honour its mission’

Founder Ben Cohen says the company’s ‘voice has been muted’ and vows not to ‘be silent anymore’

The Independent UK

Ben & Jerry’s founders call for ice cream brand to be ‘released’ from Magnum giants

Magnum stressed that Ben & Jerry’s is ‘not for sale’ and will remain part of the group.

The Independent UK

Ben & Jerry’s founders call for brand to be ‘released’ from parent firm Magnum

Magnum stressed that Ben & Jerry’s is ‘not for sale’ and will remain part of the group.

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'Are They Good Enough?': Unilever CEO Declares War on Mediocrity With Plan to Axe Up to 50 Executives

Unilever's CEO Fernando Fernandez is overhauling the leadership, refreshing 25 per cent of top managers, spinning off its ice-cream arm, and focusing investment on high-growth markets to reignite performance.

International Business Times UK

How 8 Ice Cream Brands Are Quietly Changing Their Use of Real Dairy

The freezer aisle is in the middle of a major identity crisis. For decades, “ice cream” meant a simple, trusted product made from milk, cream, and sugar. Today, that is no longer a guarantee. Many of the most iconic ice cream brands are quietly changing their relationship with real dairy.…

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‘Only Nazis get mad at things like that’: MAGA takes on Ben & Jerry’s, only to tell on themselves

Come at the ice cream kings, you best not miss.

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Climate clash: coalition divide over targets laid bare

Divisions over how to tackle Australia's climate targets have continued to deepen within the coalition as its conservative members push for a rethink.

AAP

5 Frozen Dinners Quietly Discontinued After Lawsuits

When a frozen dinner suddenly disappears from the freezer aisle, it is often because of low sales or a change in a company’s marketing strategy. However, in some cases, the quiet discontinuation of a product comes right on the heels of a damaging lawsuit. While the company will rarely admit…

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5 Ice Cream Brands That Changed Recipes Without Warning

There are few things more disappointing than buying a tub of your favorite ice cream, only to discover that it no longer tastes the same. To cut costs, many iconic ice cream brands have quietly changed their classic recipes, hoping customers wouldn’t notice. They often substitute real milk and cream…

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Can a Brand Have a Conscience? Ben & Jerry's Stands Its Ground in Global Controversy

Ben & Jerry's reignites controversy by calling Israel's actions in Gaza 'genocide', clashing with parent company Unilever and facing backlash, arrests, and boycotts worldwide.

International Business Times UK

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Salon

Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested

Ben Cohen was arrested after interrupting a hearing to protest the war in Gaza

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‘They handled him like a rag doll’: RFK. Jr left jumping in shock as a ‘brave soul’ brings attention to his ethical depravity

It’s not every day you see a multimillionaire political heir get verbally body-slammed.

The Guardian - US

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder arrested for Gaza protest at US Senate hearing

Ben Cohen and others interrupted RFK Jr at hearing to protest Israel’s Gaza blockade and Medicaid cuts

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts On Ben Cohen: Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Net Worth, Wife And What Got Him Arrested During Senate Hearing

Cohen's consistent admiration soon turned into a business idea, and along with his buddy Jerry, they founded an ice cream empire.

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Al Jazeera

Ben & Jerry’s cofounder arrested at US Senate after protesting war in Gaza

Ben Cohen among seven people arrested after interrupting testimony by US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

The Guardian - UK

Magnum and Ariel makers say prices may rise further amid tariff pressures

Unilever and Procter & Gamble indicate more increases could be on way as Trump policy affects ingredient costs

Evening Standard

Unilever cuts 6,000 jobs so far under ongoing revamp as ice cream spin-off nears

The consumer goods giant said it was ‘ahead of plan’ on the restructure, which will see 7,500 jobs cut worldwide.

International Business Times UK

Unilever Threatens To Cut Ben & Jerry's £4m Funding Over Pro-Palestinian Stance and Anti-Trump Messaging

Unilever Ben & Jerry's parent company has threatened to cut funding over pro-Palestinian and anti-Trump messages.

Fortune

Ben and Jerry sold out to Unilever 25 years ago—now they’re going to war

In a lawsuit, the ice cream company accuses parent company of interfering with its social activism.  The consumer giant calls the accusations “meritless.”

Fortune

Inside the small business success story of Tony's Chocoloney, which rakes in $162 million yearly thanks to influencers and Gen Z values

Hooked by viral TikTok moments, big-brand partnerships, and celebrity endorsements, young consumers are ditching Hershey’s for Tony’s.

Evening Standard

Unilever to update on turnaround under new boss amid mounting trade pressure

The company is midway through a major turnaround plan which involves 7,500 previously announced job cuts and selling its ice cream division.

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