Unilever says it didn’t seek Ben & Jerry’s CEO ouster, urges lawsuit be dismissed

Unilever says it didn’t seek Ben & Jerry’s CEO ouster, urges lawsuit be dismissed

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) -Unilever on Friday rejected the claim it tried to oust former Ben & Jerry’s chief executive Dave Stever for supporting his company’s progressive social activism, saying it offered him a bigger role and more pay but he chose to resign. In a court filing, Unilever also sought the dismissal of Ben & Jerry’s lawsuit seeking to stop its alleged efforts to dismantle its board and end its activism, which has incl…

Unilever cuts 6,000 jobs so far under ongoing revamp as ice cream spin-off nears

The consumer goods giant said it was ‘ahead of plan’ on the restructure, which will see 7,500 jobs cut worldwide.

Unilever's ice cream division must operate independently from 1 July this year. The separation of the new company Magnum Icecream Company should then take place in...

Unilever Layoffs Hit 6,000 as Restructure and Ice Cream Spin-Off Advance

Unilever has given the thumbs up to the layoffs of 6,000 jobs around the world as part of its restructuring agenda. With an overall aim to streamline Unilever for greater efficiency and the cutting out of 7,500 positions globally, these layoffs form a part of the bigger scheme. The layoffs will result in an injection...

Unilever to Exit Ice Cream Business by Spinning Off Magnum Brand in Major Restructuring Move

British multinational Unilever is planning to exit the ice cream business by spinning off one of its most iconic brands, Magnum, as part of a broader global restructuring strategy. The move comes after the company laid off around 6,000 employees in the first quarter of the year, aiming to reduce costs by 800 million euros. Headquartered in London with nearly a century of history, Unilever plans to cut an additional 1,500 jobs, bringing the total…

Unilever slashed 6,000 jobs in Q1 as restructuring plans ramp up

The Dove and Sure owner also saw a mixed trading performance during the first quarter of 2025, but benefited from a boom in demand for whole-body deodorants