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Ben & Jerry's co-founder resigns citing loss of independence under Unilever
Jerry Greenfield says the Vermont-based company has lost its independence since UK parent Unilever curtailed its social activism
Unilever CEO plans shakeup of top 200 managers in overhaul
[LONDON] Unilever chief executive officer Fernando Fernandez expects to replace a quarter of the group’s top 200 managers following a performance review, as he leads an overhaul of the maker of Dove s...
Unilever to pay US$1.5 billion for men's grooming brand Dr Squatch
The deal was announced earlier this week by all three parties, without disclosing financial details
Ben & Jerry's cites investor Peltz's growing influence over parent company Unilever
[NEW YORK] Ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s said late on Friday (May 2) that billionaire activist investor Nelson Peltz, who is on its parent company Unilever’s board, has increased his influence over th...
Unilever threatens to pull funding from the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation: sources
[NEW YORK] Unilever is threatening to halt funding to the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation, a US-based non-profit that makes donations to social justice organisations, sources familiar with the matter said.
Ben & Jerry’s says parent Unilever decided to oust ice cream maker’s CEO over political stance
The new accusations come in Ben & Jerry’s lawsuit seeking to stop Unilever’s alleged efforts to dismantle its independent board and end its social activism
Ben & Jerry’s founders discuss buying back brand from Unilever
The company is planning for the spinoff to go public primarily in Amsterdam, with secondary listings in London and New York
Unilever ousts CEO Schumacher, finance chief to replace him
Schumacher’s sudden departure after less than two years in the job hit Unilever’s shares, which fell as much as 3.4% on Tuesday
Unilever weighs New York as venue for ice cream unit listing
Unilever is considering New York as a potential venue for a listing of its ice cream business, people with knowledge of the matter said, a move that might trigger a backlash in the unit’s home market ...
Unilever’s empire falters in Indonesia amid fierce competition, boycotts
With the ongoing shifting consumer behaviour, the consumer goods giant faces significant hurdles in reclaiming its position as a dominant force in the sector