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The clash between Unilever and Ben & Jerry's continues

The multinational has made a dramatic move by appointing Jochanan Senf as the new CEO of the US ice cream company.

A last-minute move has reopened a new chapter in the ice cream battle between Unilever and Ben & Jerry's, one of its flagship brands in the United States, among those the multinational intends to spin off despite resistance from the ice cream company's management. The multinational has appointed Jochanan Senf as the new CEO of Ben & Jerry's, effective immediately. The appointment, apparently unexpected,...

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Rome, 07/14/2025 13:11
EFA News - European Food Agency

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