In a surprising turn of events, the popular ice-cream brand is set to be part of a new, stand-alone business after years of tension with its parent company, Unilever. The decision came after Unilever won a bidding war for Ben & Jerry's, signaling a new chapter for the progressive ice cream brand.
Unilever is finally getting rid of Ben & Jerry's after the progressive ice cream brand has given its parent company years of headaches with its vocal stance on political and social issues. The separation will allow Ben & Jerry's to continue its activism independently, free from corporate constraints.
North Carolina barred investment in Ben & Jerry's after the world-famous ice cream seller said it didn't want to sell its products in occupied territories. This move reflects Ben & Jerry's commitment to social justice and human rights, even at the risk of losing potential business opportunities.
Ice cream makers Ben & Jerry's is the latest company to face the force of consumer power as it faces its own boycott. Customers are divided over the brand's outspoken political positions, with some praising its activism and others calling for a return to neutrality.
Newly released FOIA documents show America's top spy agencies confronting 'wokeness' as Ben & Jerry's sparked outrage with a July 4th tweet calling for the United States to return 'stolen indigenous land'. The controversy highlights the intersection of politics, social justice, and corporate responsibility in today's society.
While many businesses prefer to remain neutral on thorny topics such as politics, Unilever-owned (UL) ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's has taken a bold stance on various issues. From advocating for indigenous rights to calling for a ceasefire in conflict zones, Ben & Jerry's has positioned itself as a socially conscious company.
Ben & Jerry's customers are in uproar after the company called for the U.S. to acknowledge that the U.S. exists 'on stolen land'. The statement triggered a debate on historical injustices and the responsibility of present-day institutions to address them.
The ice cream maker Ben & Jerry's has called for a 'permanent and immediate ceasefire' in Gaza, jumping into the heated debates over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The move drew both praise and criticism, underscoring the challenges of navigating political landscapes as a corporate entity.
