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Ben & Jerry’s Accuses Unilever of Firing Its C.E.O. for Political Reasons

Ben & Jerry’s said in a court filing that its parent company had ousted its chief executive, David Stever, without approval from the ice cream maker’s board.

By Claire Moses

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Ben & Jerry’s Accuses Unilever of Seeking to Muzzle Its Gaza Stance

The ice cream maker claimed in a lawsuit that its parent company tried to stop it from expressing support for Palestinian refugees.

By Liz Alderman

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Will A.I. Boost Productivity? Companies Sure Hope So.

Economists doubt that artificial intelligence is already visible in productivity data. Big companies, however, talk often about adopting it to improve efficiency.

By Jordyn Holman and Jeanna Smialek

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Unilever to Spin Off Ben & Jerry’s and Cut 7,500 Jobs

The consumer goods giant said the moves would make for a “simpler, more focused company” as consumers trade down to cheaper brands amid high inflation.

By Jason Karaian