Ben Cohen
Coverage of Ben Cohen in the Nexus archive.
- Ben & Jerry’s Foundation says it will shut down amid legal dispute with parent company
The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation will shut down by year-end after its parent company, Magnum Ice Cream Co., cut funding and evicted staff, citing governance issues from an audit. The foundation, which provided $600,000 annually to Vermont organizations, is challenging the decision in a pending lawsuit alleging interference with the brand’s social mission.
- ‘Genocidaires’ delight’: Israeli Ben & Jerry’s flavour sparks social media backlash
Ben & Jerry’s Israel launched a new Milk and Honey ice cream flavor, sparking social media backlash for its association with areas affected by the Gaza conflict. Critics labeled the product 'Genocidaires’ Delight' and linked it to allegations of genocide, while the company highlighted sourcing from southern Israel communities near the Gaza border.
- Ben & Jerry's cofounder shares his advice for young people — and it's not to become an Uber driver
Ben & Jerry's cofounder Ben Cohen advises young people to pursue passion over financial gain, criticizes billionaires and the parent company's social values, and highlights the importance of purpose-driven work. He notes that Ben & Jerry's was sold to Unilever in 2000 and later spun off into The Magnum Ice Cream Company, which he believes is not upholding the brand's original social mission.