Ben & Jerry's co-founder accuses Magnum of ‘Orwellian' tactics in ousting directors from lefty board
Dec 17, 2025, 12:16 PM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Concerns raised by Ben Cohen may weaken investor confidence in the brand's governance, similar to previous backlash during Unilever's management decisions regarding social missions.
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Ben Cohen criticizes Magnum for ousting board members and impacting social mission. Unilever spun off its ice cream brands into a new company, Magnum. Cohen sees no value in the Magnum spin-off for Ben & Jerry's. Magnum claims changes enhance brand's social mission, contradicting Cohen's views. Cohen leads a campaign urging a sale of Ben & Jerry's to socially-aligned investors.
Ben Cohen criticizes Magnum for ousting board members and impacting social mission.
Unilever spun off its ice cream brands into a new company, Magnum.
Cohen sees no value in the Magnum spin-off for Ben & Jerry's.
Magnum claims changes enhance brand's social mission, contradicting Cohen's views.
Cohen leads a campaign urging a sale of Ben & Jerry's to socially-aligned investors.
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