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Ben & Jerry's Board Shake-Up Amid Controversy

12/20/2025

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Magnum Ice Cream Company removed Anuradha Mittal as Ben & Jerry's board chair.
Mittal accused Magnum of threatening her with defamatory statements.
Magnum Ice Cream Company, now the world's largest ice cream maker, says governance changes are needed.
The independent board warned more directors could be ousted for not meeting rules.
Ben & Jerry's Foundation joined a lawsuit to protect funding amid concerns over corporate influence on its charitable mission.

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Magnum Ice Cream Company removed Anuradha Mittal as Ben & Jerry's board chair.
Mittal accused Magnum of threatening her with defamatory statements.
Magnum Ice Cream Company, now the world's largest ice cream maker, says governance changes are needed.
The independent board warned more directors could be ousted for not meeting rules.
Ben & Jerry's Foundation joined a lawsuit to protect funding amid concerns over corporate influence on its charitable mission.