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Ben & Jerry’s founders discuss buying back ice cream brand
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield have held some initial discussions in recent months about a potential deal, according to people familiar with the matter.
Why Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founders Want to Buy Their Company Back From Unilever
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield are reportedly looking to reacquire the beloved ice cream brand, claiming its corporate owner has muzzled the company’s social activism.
Ben & Jerry seek buyback from Unilever
Ben and Jerry are looking to buy back their namesake ice cream brand, according to Bloomberg.Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield sold the iconic Vermont brand back in 2000 for $326 million to Unilever, which also owns multiple other products including ice cream brands Magnum and Breyer.
Ben & Jerry’s founders plot to buy back brand amid clash over Israel
The founders of Ben & Jerry’s are reportedly exploring buying the brand back from Unilever following years of conflict with the consumer giant over its stance on Israel.
Ben & Jerry’s founders seek to buy back ice cream company as parent corp pulls reins on expressions of lefty politics
The Vermont-born Ben & Jerry’s has long been associated with progressive politics and social justice causes — and has navigated a rocky road with Unilever for the past several years.
CEO of Ben & Jerry’s parent company unexpectedly steps down
The chief executive of Unilever, which owns ice cream brands such as Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum, has stepped down after less than two years at the helm, as the UK company works to boost its lackluster sales and profits.
Unilever abruptly ousts CEO to accelerate turnaround at the Ben & Jerry’s parent
Hein Schumacher is stepping down on March 1 after less than two years in the role. He will be replaced by CFO and 37-year company veteran Fernando Fernandez.
Ben & Jerry's founders consider repurchasing ice-cream brand from Unilever
The co-founders of popular ice cream brand, Ben & Jerry's, are mulling repurchasing their company from Unilever. The move comes amid allegations that the parent corporation is meddling with their progressive political stance. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, now aged 73, sold their namesake ice cream business to Unilever for $326 million in 2000.
Ben and Jerry’s accuses parent company of muzzling Trump criticism
The allegations come as part of a lawsuit aimed at blocking Unilever’s alleged efforts to dismantle Ben & Jerry’s independent board and end its social activism.
Ben & Jerry’s Founders Discuss Buying Back Brand From Unilever
The founders of Ben & Jerry’s have expressed interest in buying back their namesake ice cream brand from Unilever Plc, according to people familiar with the matter.
Ben & Jerry’s founders discuss buying back brand from Unilever, Bloomberg says
The founders of Ben & Jerry’s have expressed interest in buying back their namesake ice cream brand from Unilever (UL), Bloomberg’s Liana
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Ben & Jerry's news: Founders eye purchase amid Unilever censorship tussle, future ownership uncertainty
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