Ben & Jerry's Foundation in Legal Battle | Montpelier News

Ben & Jerry’s Foundation is on the brink of shutdown after parent company Magnum cut off funding—sparking a legal battle, public outcry, and a viral campaign to save the social mission that’s fueled the brand for 40 years. Co-founder Ben Cohen calls Magnum’s move a betrayal, and fans are responding with boycotts, petitions, and pressure for Magnum to sell Ben & Jerry’s to values-aligned investors. With over 200,000 signatures and a desperate plea for new funders, the future of this iconic social justice engine hangs in the balance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f014f93b23d154ed