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Free Malaysia Today
26-04-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Unilever rejects claim it tried to oust Ben & Jerry's CEO
Ben & Jerry's has said Unilever's efforts to silence its activism violated an agreement they signed in 2000. (EPA Images pic) NEW YORK : Unilever yesterday 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 criticise US President Donald Trump. 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 criticising 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, US district court, southern district of New York, No 24-08641.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Unilever says it didn't seek Ben & Jerry's CEO ouster, urges lawsuit be dismissed
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -Unilever 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. 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. Sign in to access your portfolio
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.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Unilever says it didn't seek Ben & Jerry's CEO ouster, urges lawsuit be dismissed
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -Unilever 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. 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. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
You can get free ice cream at Milwaukee's Ben & Jerry's shop today. Here's how
It may still be a brisk 40 degrees in Milwaukee, but if you're feeling like ice cream, you can get it for free at Ben & Jerry's on Tuesday. The Vermont-based company is celebrating its annual Free Cone Day, where customers can receive a free ice cream cone all day long. The tradition dates back to 1979, a year after Ben & Jerry's was established. This year, Milwaukeeans can celebrate it for the first time, with the first and only Ben & Jerry's in Wisconsin opening last summer. "We want to thank our fans for being the best fans in the world with free ice cream and a moment of pure joy,' Dave Stever, Ben & Jerry's CEO, said in a news release. 'This year, more than ever, we're reminded how powerful those small moments of happiness can be." Here's what to know about Free Cone Day in Milwaukee. Free Cone Day is on Tuesday, April 8 from 12 to 8 p.m. Customers may redeem one, free Ben & Jerry's scoop of their choice,cone included, at any participating Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop on Free Cone Day. That includes the Milwaukee location. Wisconsin's only Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop is located at 203 N. Broadway in Milwaukee's Third Ward. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Ben & Jerry's Free Cone Day: How to get free ice cream in Milwaukee
