Jerry Greenfield said that the ice cream company, known for its activism, had been muzzled by Unilever, its parent company.
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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.
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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.
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China’s Import Curbs on Cosmetics Face Pushback in Europe
Cosmetics sales in China are soaring, but a group of exporting nations led by France are pushing Beijing to lift restrictions they say are blocking them unfairly.
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Companies Keep Raising Food Prices, Affecting Fed’s Efforts to Tame Inflation
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Unilever have each reported raising prices significantly in the second quarter, complicating the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame inflation.
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Ben & Jerry’s Paves Way for Union at Vermont Store
The company agreed to a set of election rules that make it likely for workers at its flagship ice cream shop to unionize.
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Higher Food Prices Bring Bigger Profits, but Consumers Start to Resist
Some of the biggest packaged food companies raised their prices last quarter and their profits rose, but some customers were starting to cut back or trade down.
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Big Brands Keep Raising Prices, With Limited Shopper Resistance
The New York Times – Business:Consumers continue to absorb significant price increases by PepsiCo, Unilever and others. The companies say that prices will remain high in the months to come.