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Unilever postpones $15bn Magnum demerger amid US government shutdown
Unilever says there will be a delay in the timeline for the demerger of its Magnum Ice Cream Company, citing the ongoing US federal government shutdown as a significant factor.
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder resigns amid ongoing activism dispute with Unilever
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield has resigned from the ice cream company after 47 years, amid an ongoing dispute between its founders and the brand’s parent group, Unilever.
Unilever appoints Srinivas Phatak as new chief financial officer
Phatak, who has been serving as the acting CFO since February 2025, officially steps into the role effective immediately and will also join the Unilever leadership executive.
Unilever to assess top 200 leaders in significant performance push
Unilever’s CEO, Fernando Fernandez, has revealed that the company has initiated an assessment of its top 200 leaders amid efforts to boost performance and tackle ‘mediocrity’ in the workplace.
The Magnum Ice Cream Company debuts glow-in-the-dark ice pop ahead of Unilever demerger
Ahead of its demerger from Unilever, the Magnum Ice Cream Company has soft-launched its first innovation, Hydro: ICE, a kiwi and lemon-flavoured ice pop that glows in the dark.
Leadership shakeup at Ben & Jerry's amid legal dispute with Unilever
Unilever has appointed Jochanan Senf as the new CEO of Ben & Jerry's, effective immediately, marking a pivotal moment in the brand's ongoing legal confrontation with its independent board.
Unilever debuts new player in the instant noodle market
Unilever has entered the competitive instant noodle market with the introduction of Namdong, a new brand offering Korean-inspired noodle dishes designed to cater to growing consumer demand for spice and flavour.
Unilever proposes Peter ter Kulve as CEO of ice cream division
Unilever has proposed Peter ter Kulve as its preferred candidate to head the Magnum Ice Cream Company, the group’s ice cream division, with full board approval expected.
