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American Jewish Committee Applauds Ben & Jerry's U.S. Franchisees Letter of Concerns

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

They cannot, however, do that at our expense," the franchisees write in their letter to top Ben & Jerry's executives, explaining the decision's harmful impact on them personally and their businesses.

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  • They cannot, however, do that at our expense," the franchisees write in their letter to top Ben & Jerry's executives, explaining the decision's harmful impact on them personally and their businesses.
  • The franchisees who signed the letter operate 30 Ben & Jerry's stores with a total revenue of $23.3 million, and have a cumulative 250 years of partnership with the company.
  • They had approached American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global Jewish advocacy organization, for assistance with preparing the letter sent today to Ben & Jerry's CEO, Director of Social Mission, Director of Global Retail Operations, and Head of U.S. Retail and Global Strategy.
  • AJC Chief Legal Officer Marc D. Stern praised the franchisees for their honesty and passion in directly communicating their concerns.

Former Israel Antitrust Commissioner to Israel's Competition Authority that approved controversial merger of Unilever and Ben & Jerry's in Israel says: "Unilever Global's Ben and Jerry's announcement to end sales is illegal."

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Advocate Dror Strum, former Israeli Antitrust Commissioner, has informed the Israeli Competition Authority that Ben & Jerry's announcement is a blunt violation of the terms included in the controversial merger approval decision of 2001 between Unilever Global and Ben & Jerry's. Violation of these merger decision terms is considered a grave violation of Israel Competition Law and hold the same status as a legal decree.

Key Points: 
  • TEL AVIV, Israel, July 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Advocate Dror Strum, former Israeli Antitrust Commissioner, has informed the Israeli Competition Authority that Ben & Jerry's announcement is a blunt violation of the terms included in the controversial merger approval decision of 2001 between Unilever Global and Ben & Jerry's.
  • Violation of these merger decision terms is considered a grave violation of Israel Competition Law and hold the same status as a legal decree.
  • Dror Strum was the Head of the Competition Authority and the Antitrust Commissioner that approved the merger 20 years ago.
  • "Strum has sent a written notice to Ben & Jerry's Global, warning them they are violating the Israeli Competition Law and the terms of the merger.

Former Israel Antitrust Commissioner to Israel's Competition Authority that approved controversial merger of Unilever and Ben & Jerry's in Israel says: "Unilever Global's Ben and Jerry's announcement to end sales is illegal."

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, July 22, 2021

Violation of these merger decision terms is considered a grave violation of Israel Competition Law and hold the same status as a legal decree.

Key Points: 
  • Violation of these merger decision terms is considered a grave violation of Israel Competition Law and hold the same status as a legal decree.
  • Dror Strum was the Head of the Competition Authority and the Antitrust Commissioner that approved the merger 20 years ago.
  • In his letter to Michal Halperin, the current head of the Israeli Competition Authority, Strum explained that acquisition of Ben & Jerry's Global by Unilever Global in 2001 raised significant difficulties in Israel.
  • "Strum has sent a written notice to Ben & Jerry's Global, warning them they are violating the Israeli Competition Law and the terms of the merger.

Ben & Jerry's Omits the Oven with TOTALLY UNBAKED

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Tuesday, April 27, 2021

The mother of Totally Unbaked is currently tasting for two as she is eight months pregnant.

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  • The mother of Totally Unbaked is currently tasting for two as she is eight months pregnant.
  • Ben & Jerry\'s products are distributed in 35 countries in supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, franchise Ben & Jerry\'s Scoop Shops, restaurants and other venues.
  • The Ben & Jerry\'s Foundation granted $3.4MM in 2020 to support grassroots organizing for social and environmental justice around the country.
  • The Foundation\'s philanthropy is guided by Ben & Jerry\'s employees who serve on committees that review applications.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ben--jerrys-omits-the-oven-with-...\n'

WhistlePig Whiskey and Ben & Jerry's Mix it Up with "Whiskey Biz"

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Two Vermont-based companies, WhistlePig Whiskey and Ben & Jerry's, have stirred up a ganache-topped ice cream concoction called Whiskey Biz.

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  • Two Vermont-based companies, WhistlePig Whiskey and Ben & Jerry's, have stirred up a ganache-topped ice cream concoction called Whiskey Biz.
  • "We've had an absolute blast working with our friends at Ben & Jerry's and could not be happier with the way Whiskey Biz turned out," says Meghan Ireland, Whiskey Blender, WhistlePig Whiskey.
  • As all Ben & Jerry's products are Kosher, WhistlePig embarked on getting a proper Kosher certification for its WhistlePig PiggyBack Rye.
  • The Ben & Jerry's Foundation granted $3.4MM in 2020 to support grassroots organizing for social and environmental justice around the country.

Podcast on the History of Racism Drops Bonus Episode on Reparations

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Friday, February 19, 2021

NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The team behind Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America is releasing a timely bonus podcast episode tonight on H.R.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The team behind Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America is releasing a timely bonus podcast episode tonight on H.R.
  • Tonight's bonus Episode 7 addresses reparations and the ways recompense has been discussed as policy for the last 100+ years.
  • The episode airs just two days after Ben & Jerry's planned to submit testimony in support of H.R.
  • It was Vox Media Podcast Network's first original series produced in partnership with a brand.

Mural Honoring Colin Kaepernick's Activism Unveiled in Old West Tampa

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new mural honoring Colin Kaepernick's courageous fight against police violence and systemic racism was unveiled in Old West Tampa today.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --A new mural honoring Colin Kaepernick's courageous fight against police violence and systemic racism was unveiled in Old West Tampa today.
  • The mural was developed in collaboration with artist-activist Brandan "BMike" Odums, KYRC, and Ben & Jerry's.
  • Ben & Jerry's funded the mural as part of its Change the Whirled collaboration with Kaepernick and KYRC.
  • "As we look back, it's clear that Colin was on the right side of history," said Chris Miller, Ben & Jerry's Head of Global Activism.

Ben & Jerry's Goes Ga Ga for Ganache

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

Enter Ben & Jerry's latest ice cream innovation, Topped, a new line of seven unique flavors covered with a chocolatey ganache.

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  • Enter Ben & Jerry's latest ice cream innovation, Topped, a new line of seven unique flavors covered with a chocolatey ganache.
  • Whiskey Biz, for example, isa brown butter bourbon ice cream with blonde brownies and whiskey caramel swirls topped with white chocolatey ganache and white fudge chunks.
  • Ben & Jerry's products are distributed in 35 countries in supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, franchise Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops, restaurants and other venues.
  • The Ben & Jerry's Foundation granted $3.4MM in 2020 to support grassroots organizing for social and environmental justice around the country.

Finally, Ben & Jerry's Euphoria for Fido!

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Monday, January 11, 2021

All of the high-quality ingredients used in Doggie Desserts can be found in current Ben & Jerry's ice cream recipes.

Key Points: 
  • All of the high-quality ingredients used in Doggie Desserts can be found in current Ben & Jerry's ice cream recipes.
  • Ben & Jerry's products are distributed in 35 countries in supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, franchise Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shops, restaurants and other venues.
  • The Ben & Jerry's Foundation granted $3.4MM in 2020 to support grassroots organizing for social and environmental justice around the country.
  • The Foundation's philanthropy is guided by Ben & Jerry's employees who serve on committees that review applications.

Baristas’ 50th Munchie Magic Location Open Delivering Ben & Jerry’s, Snacks, and Hot Food to Customers in Downtown Seattle

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Tuesday, December 22, 2020

The newest of the rapidly expanding Munchie Magic virtual restaurants that deliver Ben & Jerry's ice cream, snacks, and hot foods through its third-party delivery partners services the central and surrounding downtown Seattle, WA core.

Key Points: 
  • The newest of the rapidly expanding Munchie Magic virtual restaurants that deliver Ben & Jerry's ice cream, snacks, and hot foods through its third-party delivery partners services the central and surrounding downtown Seattle, WA core.
  • Barry Henthorn CEO stated: "Not only does Munchie Magic continue to grow in the number of locations but in menu options as well.
  • About Baristas Coffee Company/ Munchie Magic:Baristas is a publicly traded national Coffee Company that is recognized throughout the US.
  • It is the majority shareholder of Munchie Magic, Inc. which manages the virtual restaurant which delivers Ben & Jerrys ice cream, Baristas Coffee, and other snack foods via third party delivery partners.