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Anuradha Mittal Stands Firm Amid Unilever Pressure

12/8/2025

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Anuradha Mittal, board chair of Ben & Jerry's, refuses to resign as Unilever pressures ahead of a public Magnum spinoff.
Mittal says the Ben & Jerry's Foundation audit is politically motivated and aims to discredit her.
She emphasizes the brand's social mission, noting ongoing disputes with Unilever over censorship.
Unilever has reportedly withheld funding from the foundation, prompting governance questions.

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Anuradha Mittal, board chair of Ben & Jerry's, refuses to resign as Unilever pressures ahead of a public Magnum spinoff.
Mittal says the Ben & Jerry's Foundation audit is politically motivated and aims to discredit her.
She emphasizes the brand's social mission, noting ongoing disputes with Unilever over censorship.
Unilever has reportedly withheld funding from the foundation, prompting governance questions.