Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs and spin off
its ice cream business, which includes
Ben & Jerry’s
Posted By: NorthernDog, 3/19/2024 9:50:59 PM
LONDON — Unilever, the company that makes Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, Dove soaps and Vaseline, said Tuesday that it is cutting 7,500 jobs and spinning off its ice cream business to reduce costs and boost profits. London-based Unilever said its ice cream business, which also includes Magnum bars, has “distinct characteristics” from its other brands and would benefit from separate ownership to increase growth. It said the split is expected to be completed by the end of next year. The British consumer goods company with 128,000 employees also said it is launching a “productivity program” that is expected to
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Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs and spin off
its ice cream business, which includes
Ben & Jerry’s 9 replies
its ice cream business, which includes
Ben & Jerry’s 9 replies
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Would they get rid of Ben & Jerry’s if it were profitable? Not likely.