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Unilever has announced the sale of its healthier snacking brand, Graze, to Katjes International, the parent company of the popular candy brand Candy Kittens.

Unilever is reportedly considering the sale of British brands Marmite, Colman’s and Bovril, amid ongoing efforts to streamline its portfolio.

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 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.

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen has said the brand’s parent company, Unilever, blocked it from launching an ice cream flavour in support of Palestine.

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.

PepsiCo and Unilever, alongside other key players in the retail and food and beverage sectors, have unveiled the 'Step Up for Agriculture' initiative.

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.

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.