Unilever to split off its ice cream unit including Ben & Jerry’s

A family enjoys the visitor attractions at Ben & Jerrys factory in Waterbury, Vermont on June 24, 2021.

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Consumer goods giant Unilever said Tuesday that it is separating its ice cream unit, which includes Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum, as part of a restructuring plan that will impact 7,500 jobs.

“The proposed changes are expected to impact around 7,500 predominantly office-based roles globally, with total restructuring costs now anticipated to be around 1.2% of Group turnover for the next three years (up from the around 1% of Group turnover previously communicated),” a statement said.

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