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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Henry Saker-Clark

Ben & Jerry’s founders call for ice cream brand to be ‘released’ from Magnum giants

The founders of Ben & Jerry’s have demanded the brand be "released" from its ice cream parent business ahead of a planned stock market float.

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield penned an open letter, calling for independence. Addressed to Magnum’s board and potential investors, their plea stated they do not wish for the 1978-founded brand to be part of the spun-off venture, as Magnum spoke to investors and analysts in London.

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