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Ben & Jerry's Foundation Legal Battle | Montpelier News
Ben & Jerry’s iconic foundation is on the brink of closure unless it wins a high-stakes court battle against its parent company Unilever—just months after being cut off from critical funding. Founded 40 years ago to support progressive causes in Vermont, the foundation now faces an existential threat as Unilever, through its Magnum division, accuses it of governance failures and conflicts of interest. Ben Cohen, one of the original founders, is fighting back, calling the move a betrayal of the brand’s activist roots and vowing to reclaim control. The dispute traces back to the 2000 sale to…
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