Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2026
Ben & Jerry's appoints three new independent directors to board
Ben & Jerry's appointed Nora Benavidez, Michael McAfee and Eva Schulte as I Class Directors, effective this month, to help safeguard and advance its three-part mission combining product quality, economic sustainability and social impact. The appointments follow the removal of three board members in December 2025 after parent company The Magnum Ice Cream Company established a nine-year term limit.
2022
Israeli manufacturer sues Ben & Jerry’s
Israeli manufacturer Avi Zinger sued Ben & Jerry’s, alleging that it illegally severed their longstanding relationship after halting sales in Judea and Samaria. The lawsuit seeks an injunction and unspecified damages; the allegations are not presented as a court finding.
2022
Israeli manufacturer sues Ben & Jerry’s and Unilever
Israeli manufacturer Avi Zinger filed a lawsuit against Ben & Jerry’s and its parent Unilever in U.S. federal court, alleging breach of contract and wrongful termination after the companies cut off his manufacturing and distribution contract. These are allegations in the lawsuit, not a court finding.
2021
Ben & Jerry's board decides to withdraw products from Israeli settlements
Ben & Jerry's independent board decided to withdraw its products from freezers in Israeli settlements. The article describes the decision as prompting a dispute with Unilever; it does not specify when the withdrawal took effect.
2021
Unilever tells Jewish organizations it does not support the boycott movement
Unilever chief executive Alan Jope wrote to major Jewish organizations that week, saying the company did not support the boycott movement and repudiated discrimination and intolerance.
2021
Ben & Jerry's faces backlash over planned West Bank settlement sales halt
Ben & Jerry's faced criticism from American supporters of Israel after announcing it would no longer sell its products in Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced a boycott, and some supermarkets said they would stop carrying the brand. Critics described the decision as anti-Semitic or discriminatory; the article reports these as accusations, not findings.
2021
Ben & Jerry’s unveils Kaepernick billboard and mural
Ben & Jerry’s unveiled a billboard promoting its Change the Whirled flavor and a mural honoring Colin Kaepernick in Tampa, Florida. The company said the mural was part of an effort to support locally owned businesses and community organizations.
2020
Brands pause Facebook advertising amid boycott
Unilever announced that it would pause advertising for the rest of the year, and Ben & Jerry’s, Patagonia and The North Face said they would pause Facebook advertising amid calls for a social-media ad boycott. The campaign pressed Facebook to address hate speech and other harmful content.
2020
Wowburger launches limited-edition Pride Sundae
Wowburger launched a limited-edition Pride Sundae for Pride 2020, created in partnership with Ben & Jerry's. Wowburger said it would donate €1 to LGBT+ charity Belong To for every sundae sold; the sundae was available until June 30.
2020
Nike SB Chunky Dunky sneaker goes on sale
The Nike SB Chunky Dunky sneaker, inspired by Ben & Jerry’s, went on sale at select skate shops on Saturday and was released through the Nike SNKRS app on Tuesday, May 26.
2020
Ben & Jerry’s launches Cookie Dough Chunks
Ben & Jerry’s launched Fairtrade Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Chunks. The product was stated to be available in retailers across Europe from March.