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Barry Callebaut names former Unilever boss as CEO amid weaker cocoa sales
The Swiss chocolate and cocoa processor has appointed former Unilever executive Hein Schumacher as its new chief executive officer, effective 26 Jan 2026.
Unilever Indonesia has agreed to divest its tea business in Indonesia, including the SariWangi brand, to Savoria Kreasi Rasa, a subsidiary of Djarum Group.
Ben & Jerry’s board pushes back against Magnum’s removal of chair and directors
Ben & Jerry’s independent board is pushing back against parent group The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s removal of several of its directors, including chair Anuradha Mittal, as part of a new term limit announced last week.
Ben & Jerry’s to remove three board members following implementation of term limits
Amid an ongoing dispute between Ben & Jerry’s and its parent group The Magnum Ice Cream Company, three of the ice cream brand’s independent board members are set to be removed.
Unilever sells Graze to Candy Kittens' parent company Katjes International
Unilever has announced the sale of its healthier snacking brand, Graze, to Katjes International, the parent company of the popular candy brand Candy Kittens.
Magnum Ice Cream Company says Ben & Jerry’s chair ‘unfit to serve'
The Magnum Ice Cream Company has concluded that the chair of Ben & Jerry’s independent board ‘no longer meets the criteria’ to serve, following an internal investigation conducted by external advisors.
Unilever set to complete ice cream demerger on 6 December 2025
Unilever has this week provided a further update on the timetable for the separation of its ice cream business, expecting to complete the demerger on 6 December 2025.
