Unilever

Ben & Jerry’s accuses Unilever of ousting CEO over social mission

Ben & Jerry’s alleges that its parent company removed the ice cream maker’s chief executive, Dave Stever, due to his commitment to the company’s social mission.

Ben and Jerry's may break from Israeli brand over war

The buyback is intended to prevent parent company Unilever from marketing their products in Israel, a practice B&J claims is against the company's views.

Ben & Jerry's claims:

'Unilever suppressed our statement because it referenced Trump'

Ben & Jerry’s files updated complaint in lawsuit against its parent company Unilever, alleges it suppressed a social policy statement the ice cream maker sought to release because it referenced President Donald Trump.

Over Gaza war

Ben & Jerry's sues parent company Unilever

Ben & Jerry's files lawsuit against its parent company, alleging it prevented the ice cream maker from voicing its stance on the Gaza conflict.

Unilever beats lawsuit over Ben & Jerry's Israel boycott

Judge dismisses lawsuit against Unilever that claimed it misled investors over Ben & Jerry's boycott of Judea and Samaria.

Unilever:

Ben & Jerry's lawsuit over sale of Israel branch settled

Ben & Jerry's had sued its parent company to stop sale of franchise license in Israel in response to ice cream company's boycott.

Unilever:

'Ben & Jerry's has no power to sue over Israeli ice cream'

Unilever asks US judge to dismiss Ben & Jerry's lawsuit over the sale of its Israeli ice cream business.

Ben & Jerry's founders:

'Unilever is in violation of the merger deal'

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield say parent company is in violation of merger deal over sale of Ben & Jerry's in Israel to the local licensee.

Ben & Jerry's to amend lawsuit against parent company

Ben & Jerry’s to file amended complaint to lawsuit challenging the sale of its ice cream business in Israel by Unilever.

Court:

Ben & Jerry's can't stop ice cream sales in Judea and Samaria

District judge dismisses Ben & Jerry's request for injunction over sale of Israeli franchise to allow ice cream to be sold over green line.

US judge weighs injunction against Ben & Jerry's parent company

US judge skeptical that Ben & Jerry's deserves immediate injunction against Unilever against sale to Israeli licensee.

Ben & Jerry's says parent company froze directors' salaries

Ben & Jerry's independent board says Unilever froze its directors' salaries as pressure tactic ahead of mediation on Israel sale.

Ben & Jerry's:

'Our talks with Unilever over Israeli dispute broke down'

Lawyer for Ben & Jerry's says talks with parent company to resolve dispute over sale of Israeli business have broken down.

Ben & Jerry's, Unilever can't resolve dispute on Israel sale

Ben & Jerry’s and its parent company fail to reach out-of-court agreement on dispute over sale of Israeli business to local licensee.

Ben & Jerry's, parent company seek mediation over Israel dispute

Ben & Jerry's and Unilever to seek mediation over the sale of the ice cream maker's Israeli business to local licensee.

Ben & Jerry's slams Unilever for ending anti-Israel boycott

Ice cream maker condemns its own parent company for ending boycott of Israeli towns, calls area "occupied Palestinian territory".

Israeli leaders welcome return of Ben & Jerry's

Ben & Jery's announcement that it will continue to sell to all parts of Israel has met with applause from Israel's government.

Dagan:

'Justice, truth defeated BDS and antisemitism'

Samaria Council chairman reacts to Unilever announcement Ben & Jerry's ice cream will not boycott Judea and Samaria.

No boycott:

Unilever announces Ben & Jerry's ice cream to remain in Yesha

Unilever announces Ben & Jerry's ice cream to continue to be sold in Judea and Samaria in blow to BDS movement,

Shareholder sues Unilever over Ben & Jerry's boycott

US shareholder says Unilever mishandled the decision by Ben & Jerry's to stop selling ice cream in Judea and Samaria.

MK Rothman:

'Govt. must respond to Ben & Jerry's anti-Israel videos'

MK Simcha Rothman demands govt. act under BDS law against Unilever over Nen & Jerry's forcing employees to watch anti-Israel videos.

16 pro-Israel groups urge NY Gov Hochul to act against Unilever

Letter campaign calls on governor to fulfill pledge to act against Ben & Jerry's and Unilever for Israel boycott.

Colorado pension fund to divest $42 million from Unilever

Colorado pension fund votes to divest $42 million from Unilever over Ben & Jerry’s Israel Boycott.

Op-Ed:

Israeli franchisee sues Ben & Jerry’s and Unilever in U.S. Court

Ben and Jerry are Jewish, but that does not stop them from being Jew-hating-Jews who support BDS. Sadly there are too many like them. Op-ed.

Israeli ice cream maker sues Ben & Jerry's

Avi Zinger, head of Ben & Jerry's Israel, sues Unilever over decision to boycott Judea and Samaria.

Iowa senate passes bill targeting Ben & Jerry’s Israel boycott

Iowa bill barring the state from investing in companies that boycott Israel passed the state senate and is expected to become law.

Ben & Jerry's seeks 'new arrangement' for Israel

Unilever CEO says board of Ben & Jerry's aims to work out "new arrangement" for sales in Israel before the end of the year.

Unilever to restructure, place Ben & Jerry’s in new division

Unilever, Ben & Jerry’s parent company, has announced that it is reorganizing into five distinct divisions, including one for ice cream.

Senators ask SEC to investigate Ben & Jerry’s Israel boycott

Lawmakers urge Securities and Exchange Commission to examine whether Unilever and Ben & Jerry's violated law with statements about boycott.

BBC ranked third on 'Global Antisemitism Top Ten List'

Simon Wiesenthal Center ranks the BBC third on its yearly “Global Antisemitism Top Ten List.”

Illinois divests pension fund from Unilever over Israel boycott

Illinois Investment Policy Board unanimously votes to divest from Unilever over Ben & Jerry's boycott of Jewish communities.

US state treasurers seek Ben & Jerry's boycott reversal

Seven US state treasurers have written to Unilever urging the company to override Ben & Jerry’s boycott of Judea and Samaria.

Dov Hikind calls out NY governor for not divesting from Unilever

After NY state comptroller divests $111 million in Unilever holdings, Hikind wonders why Governor Hochul is not also taking action.

New York State to divest from Unilever following B&J boycott

NY State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli says Unilever decision not to sell ice cream in Judea and Samaria is a violation of 2016 anti-BDS policy.

Florida ends investments in Unilever over Ben & Jerry's boycott

90-day review period ends without change in Unilever policy, causing Florida to cease all new investments in Ben & Jerry's parent company.

US pro-Israel orgs: Unilever can overturn Ben & Jerry's boycott

Two pro-Israel groups have sent a letter to Unilever contending it has an obligation to overturn Ben & Jerry's boycott of Israel.

Man fired from Unilever for taking off Rosh Hashanah

A Unilever employee took off work for the Jewish New Year - and was fired the next day by telephone.

Report: Corporate America gets failing grade on anti-Semitism

Antisemitism in Corporate American 2021 survey concludes corporate America must do more to combat Jew-hatred.

Mayor of NJ town home to Unilever HQ slams Ben & Jerry's boycott

In letter, mayor of Englewood Cliffs, NJ strongly urged Unilever to reconsider Ben & Jerry's decision to boycott Judea and Samaria.

Ben & Jerry's tapped anti-Zionist author to defend boycott

Anti-Israel writer Peter Beinart was chosen to run a "learning experience" conference with franchisees upset about company's Israel boycott.

Rhode Island senator calls out Unilever for violating state law

Senator Elaine Morgan pens letter to attorney general asking whether company violated state's anti-discrimination in contracts law.

The legal pitfalls facing Ben & Jerry and their parent company

Ice cream BDS is a sticky business. Don’t be misled by attempts to sanitize the antisemitic scheme as social awareness. It's illegal. Op-ed.

UN discrimination against Jews ensnares Unilever and J Street

J Street’s readiness to defend Ben and Jerry's is appalling. No Jewish organisation should defend boycott decisions against Jews. Op-ed.

Ben & Jerry's owner Unilever: We reject BDS

Unilever CEO Alan Jope informs ADL chief that company rejects BDS after subsidiary boycotts Judea and Samaria.

Could New York State divest from Ben & Jerry's?

New York State's massive retirement fund trustee warns of possible divestment from Ben & Jerry's parent company over Judea & Samaria boycott

Did Unilever lose Ben & Jerry's trademark in Judea and Samaria?

Shurat Hadin seeks to gain control of trademark in Judea and Samaria on grounds company loses rights in areas where it refuses to sell.

The end of an era:

Strauss to market Krembo without aluminum wrapping

Strauss to begin marketing small packages of unwrapped Krembos, saving 13 tons of aluminum.

Teen sues Unilever for millions over contaminated cornflakes

Plaintiff claims he suffered salmonella infection caused by contaminated cornflakes.