Latest news with #Breyers
Miami Herald
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Popular Breyers Ice Cream Flavor Inspires ‘Ice-Cold' Innovation
Breyers just teased a super cool new release, and surprisingly, it's not ice cream. The fan-favorite frozen treat brand just dropped what it dubbed the "ice-cold, alternative" to traditional campfire experiences. While firepits are certainly a hot yard item, they don't exactly keep you or your summertime favorite treats cool–but Breyers' S'mores Freezerpit will. Related: Popular Ice Cream Brand Revives 2 Previously Discontinued Flavors This Month Breyers S'mores Freezerpit is essentially a tabletop-sized firepit-inspired cooler that looks just like a stone firepit. But instead of heating marshmallows to melty, gooey perfection, it's designed to stay ice-cold and store Breyers Campfire Collection–its line of S'mores ice cream, bars and sandwiches made with Hershey's chocolate–at the ideal temperature. Related: Target's Favorite Day Brand Adds 5 'Lovely' Limited-Edition Ice Cream Flavors "Many people assume that the marshmallow-roasted taste of s'mores can only be found around a firepit. Breyers found a way to take the most beloved part of camping - the s'mores - and make it accessible to anyone, anywhere," Bentley King, head of U.S. ice cream operations at Unilever, said in a statement. "The Breyers Freezerpit makes that joy possible, even in the middle of a city. This experience is a first-class example of how the brand is centered around cultivating simple moments for families and friends to come together and make memories." This Friday, May 30, Breyers is bringing the Freezerpit to life in Chicago's Maggie Daley Park. Guests are invited to gather around the full-size Freezerpit–which even releases faux smoke for the full effect–to enjoy "log-style seating, acoustic music and Breyers Campfire Collection S'mores bars and sandwiches" from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. CT while supplies last. Those not near the Windy City, fear not. Beginning next week, fans can enter to win a Mini Freezerpit, a pint of Breyers Campfire Collection S'mores, and four Breyers skewer-inspired spoons to enjoy the treats at their leisure via the official sweepstakes site beginning on Monday, June 2, and running through Friday, June 13. Next, A Jonas Brothers Ice Cream Flavor Collaboration Is Coming Soon: Report Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Reuters
26-04-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Unilever says it didn't seek Ben & Jerry's CEO ouster, urges lawsuit be dismissed
NEW YORK, April 25 (Reuters) - Unilever (ULVR.L), opens new tab on Friday rejected the claim it tried to oust former Ben & Jerry's chief executive Dave Stever for supporting his company's progressive social activism, saying it offered him a bigger role and more pay but he chose to resign. In a court filing, Unilever also sought the dismissal of Ben & Jerry's lawsuit seeking to stop its alleged efforts to dismantle its board and end its activism, which has included protesting the war in Gaza and attempting to criticize U.S. President Donald Trump. here. Unilever called the lawsuit a vehicle for Ben & Jerry's Chair Anuradha Mittal to denigrate it, while the ice cream maker pursued a "staunchly pro-Palestinian, anti-Israeli stance" that caused Unilever to lose investors and see its reputation tarred. Shahmeer Halepota, a lawyer for Ben & Jerry's, called Unilever's "revisionism" a "thinly-veiled attempt to save face in the context of its threats, professional reprisals, and ban on criticizing the Trump administration's policies." Unilever said Stever, who began working at Ben & Jerry's in 1988, voluntarily resigned on March 31 despite being offered a pay increase and a "prominent role in the larger global ice cream business," which Unilever is spinning off. It accused Mittal of using the press to air confidential employment discussions and make false accusations to further her agenda, rather than work with Unilever in good faith. Ben & Jerry's has said Unilever's efforts to silence its activism violated an agreement the companies signed in 2000, when London-based Unilever bought the Vermont-based maker of Cherry Garcia. Earlier this week, Unilever said its spinoff of Ben & Jerry's, Breyers, Magnum and other ice creams was on track, with the business operating on a standalone basis by July 1 and being reported separately in the fourth quarter. It also said Ben & Jerry's was not for sale. Unilever is simplifying a portfolio whose dozens of other brands include Dove, Hellmann's, Knorr, Surf and Vaseline. The case is Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc v Unilever et al, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 24-08641.
Al Arabiya
19-03-2025
- Business
- Al Arabiya
Ben & Jerry's says parent Unilever decided to oust ice cream maker's CEO
Ben & Jerry's said its parent company, Unilever, decided to oust the ice cream maker's chief executive, Dave Stever, escalating a battle over the subsidiary's independence on social policy issues. In a Tuesday night filing in Manhattan federal court, Ben & Jerry's said Unilever advised on March 3 it was 'removing and replacing' Stever, after repeatedly threatening Ben & Jerry's personnel if they did not comply with the parent's 'efforts to silence the social mission.' Stever was named chief executive in May 2023, having been with Ben & Jerry's since being hired as a tour guide in 1988. The new accusations came in Ben & Jerry's lawsuit seeking to stop Unilever's alleged efforts to dismantle its independent board and end its social activism. They were included in a proposed amended complaint, which Ben & Jerry's needs court permission to file. Unilever had faced a Wednesday deadline to seek dismissal of Ben & Jerry's earlier complaint. Ben & Jerry's has had a socially conscious mission since its 1978 founding by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. Unilever bought Ben & Jerry's in 2000. The companies have been at odds since 2021 when Ben & Jerry's halted sales in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. That business was later sold. Many companies have retreated on social policies that Donald Trump and other conservatives deem too liberal, as the US president seeks to reshape the federal government and parts of corporate America. Last month, Ben & Jerry's accused Unilever of unilaterally banning it from publicly criticizing Trump, ostensibly because of the 'new dynamic.' Unilever plans to spin off Ben & Jerry's, Breyers, Magnum and other ice cream brands later this year, as it simplifies a product portfolio whose dozens of other brands include Dove, Hellmann's, Knorr, Surf and Vaseline. The case is Ben & Jerry's Homemade Inc v Unilever et al, US District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 24-08641.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
8 Store-Bought Chocolate Ice Creams, Ranked From Worst To Best
Chocolate ice cream is a popular choice when a craving for sweets kicks in. And it's no wonder: Chocolate ice cream is delicious and highly satisfying. Typically made with a mix of cocoa powder, sugar, cream, eggs, and vanilla, there's no doubt that chocolate ice cream is a classic dessert. That said, there are variations in flavor and texture between different brands, so if you're shopping for the perfect pint of chocolate ice cream, you might want to consider which brand will best meet your preferences. Some of these differences can be subtle, but others can be quite striking. The level of bitterness from the cocoa can be more or less pronounced. The consistency can be luscious and creamy or riddled with gritty ice crystals. These differences make a big impact on the overall flavor of the ice cream and the level of satisfaction that we experience. To help you get more bang for your buck, I picked up eight different brands of chocolate ice cream at a local grocery store and did some research. Read on to scope out the ranking — the results may surprise you. Read more: Ranking 12 Fast Food Soft Serve Ice Creams From Worst To Best Breyers is an old brand that was founded in 1882. Originally, the ice cream was mixed by hand and delivered across Philadelphia in a horse-drawn wagon. Over time, the company branched out to offer its ice cream in stores all across the country. You would think that a brand with this kind of history would be leading the industry, but Breyers was my least favorite chocolate ice cream out of the bunch. This chocolate ice cream has a watery, icy texture to it. It melts very quickly in the mouth, and, even worse, the flavor feels flat. The chocolate in this ice cream tastes very basic and subtle. This would be fine mixed with other ingredients, like an ice cream sundae drizzled with other elements that can distract from its mediocrity, but Breyers chocolate ice cream is nothing that I would ever go out of my way to purchase. Similar to Breyers, Häagen-Dazs chocolate ice cream is also a little on the icy side, which is why it's ranked on the lower end here. Ideally, ice cream should be thick and creamy. I understand that most frozen desserts will naturally have some level of ice, but I felt that this chocolate ice cream from Häagen-Dazs needed more cream in the recipe. Once again, I think this chocolate ice cream is probably best suited for mixing with other ingredients. I could see this being used for something akin to a Dairy Queen Blizzard, mixed with ingredients like Reese's peanut butter cups or maybe some crushed Oreos. The bottom line is that I didn't think this chocolate ice cream from Häagen-Dazs was quite rich enough or creamy enough to be truly satisfying. When I indulge in ice cream and consume a lot of sugar, I want to feel like it's worth it. The main appeal of Halo ice cream is that it's a bit less unhealthy, due to being a little lower in fat and sugar when compared to lots of other regular ice cream brands. The store didn't have a plain chocolate flavor, so instead I opted for the Halo's chocolate ice cream cake flavor. To judge this ice cream fairly, I removed the cake bits from my spoon so that I would only taste the chocolate ice cream. Unlike Breyers and Häagen-Dazs, Halo's chocolate ice cream has a richer flavor, which is why it's been placed a tad higher in this ranking. At the same time, it was also a little icy, which is what held it back from earning a better spot. I should also mention that the cake pieces scattered throughout the ice cream were crunchy, which I thought was a little strange. I did not hold this against it when judging the flavor of the chocolate, but I would expect the cake chunks to be more moist and spongy instead of dry and crunchy. The first thing that I noticed about Baskin Robbins' chocolate ice cream was the color. This chocolate ice cream is much darker than the previous brands in this ranking — the hue is more akin to something like dark roast coffee or hickory, while the others were much lighter in color like caramel or almonds. Eager to see if the flavor of this chocolate ice cream was as pronounced as its color, I tasted a heaping spoonful. Much to my delight, the chocolate flavor was much more striking and vibrant. For starters, this chocolate ice cream carries notes of subtle bitterness that provide a nice contrast to the sweetness. The consistency of this ice cream is also nice and creamy and lacks the iciness that the previous brands suffered from. All in all, Baskin Robbins chocolate ice cream is a leap in quality and flavor from the previous brands in this ranking. Signature Select is an in-house brand that's owned by Albertsons. The brand can also be found at other grocery stores owned by Albertsons, such as Safeway, Jewel-Osco, and Vons among others. Before this ranking, I'd never tried Signature Select ice cream before, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but I ended up being pleasantly surprised. The texture of Signature Select's chocolate ice cream is extra creamy. After my first taste of it, the ice cream coated the spoon and the inside of my mouth with a velvety sheen of chocolate, unlike some of the previous ice creams in this ranking that seemed to dissolve quickly. Similar to Baskin Robbins, this chocolate ice cream also has trace amounts of bitterness that give it a touch more complexity. This ice cream was so tasty that it made me want to explore some of Signature Select's other popular ice cream flavors, like chocolate chip cookie dough and moose tracks. Tillamook offers a wide selection of dairy products, including cheese, butter, sour cream, yogurt, and ice cream. My first experience with Tillamook was with its cheeses, which are some of the best cheeses I've ever had, so I went into this ranking with high expectations for Tillamook ice cream. The first thing that I noticed about Tillamook's chocolate ice cream was how easily and smoothly my spoon scooped it up. Several of the other brands in this ranking felt much firmer, presumably due to the iciness that I've described. But scooping up Tillamook ice cream felt more like cutting through butter. Indeed, even the look of Tillamook's chocolate ice cream resembles whipped chocolate mousse. Impressed with its luxurious creaminess, I took my first bite. As it turns out, the comparison to chocolate mousse goes beyond mere appearance — the velvety consistency also reminded me of chocolate mousse. This is seriously delicious stuff, and if you've never had Tillamook ice cream before, I'd highly recommend that you take this as a sign to change that. Ben and Jerry's is a personal favorite ice cream brand of mine. I usually opt for Ben and Jerry's phish food, which comes with chocolate ice cream, gooey marshmallow swirls, caramel, and fudge chunks. I'd never tried the company's chocolate therapy flavor before, so this was a new experience for me and I was excited to see how it fared. Ben and Jerry's chocolate therapy is made with chocolate ice cream, chocolate cookies, and swirls of chocolate pudding ice cream. Looking at the ice cream, you can see the darker ribbons of chocolate pudding ice cream throughout the pint. Tasting the ice cream, I noted the subtle textural differences between the plain chocolate ice cream and the chocolate pudding ice cream. The chocolate pudding ice cream has a stickiness to it that's similar to fudge. As the plain chocolate ice cream melted in my mouth, the chocolate pudding ice cream lingered a little longer, leaving behind its richness. This was really delicious and I think any chocolate lover would deeply enjoy Ben and Jerry's chocolate therapy. The best chocolate ice cream that I tasted from the bunch was from Umpqua. I'd never had Umpqua before, so this was a real surprise for me. I loved everything about this chocolate ice cream. Like Tillamook, it has a whipped, mousse-like texture but it's even more luscious and creamy, which is partly why it placed higher in the ranking. What really stole the show was its amazing flavor. This chocolate ice cream has a richness and a complexity that goes above and beyond the other brands that I've tasted. The mixture of sweetness is perfectly balanced with a touch of bitterness from the cocoa. It's ultra velvety and luscious, far exceeding the creaminess of the other brands that I tasted for this ranking. Umpqua's chocolate ice cream tastes perfect all on its own; it doesn't need to rely on any other ingredients or toppings to lift it into greatness. If you love chocolate ice cream, you're sure to love Umpqua, so do yourself a favor and give it a try. Each ice cream flavor was judged based on its flavor and texture. The ice cream flavors in this ranking were sampled and closely examined multiple times. Tasting notes were jotted down during the sampling sessions and referred to during the writing process. Hungry for more? Sign up for the free Daily Meal newsletter for delicious recipes, cooking tips, kitchen hacks, and more, delivered straight to your inbox. Read the original article on The Daily Meal.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bought Zicam products? You could get money back in class action settlement
NEW YORK (WPIX) – If you purchased Zicam-brand cold and flu products before October, you could get some money back thanks to a class action lawsuit. Zicam's manufacturer Church & Dwight Co. has agreed to a $6 million settlement in a case that alleges Zicam's advertising was misleading, despite denying any wrongdoing, according to the settlement website. The class action suit, filed in California in 2022, alleges Zicam products are not effective at shortening or reducing the severity of illness, as advertised. Products mentioned in the suit include multiple types of RapidMelts, Oral Mist and multiple types of fruit drops. Breyers ice cream settlement: Deadline to submit claim for cash payment nears The settlement applies to people who purchased Zicam products before Oct. 17, 2024. If you have proof of purchase, you can get $5 back per product purchased for up to six Zicam products with a max payout of $30. Without proof of purchase, you can get $2.50 for up to two Zicam products with a maximum payout of $5. When submitting a claim, you'll need to provide your name, address, contact information and information about the products you bought. The claim form can be found on the settlement's website. The deadline to make a claim on eligible Zicam products is Feb. 21. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
