Unilever pausing plan to sell ice cream business to private equity Maker of such favourites as Ben & Jerry’s will seek to spin off ice cream unit in separate company. 2024 Impact Awards winner: Unilever Canada | Ben & Jerry’sCOMMUNITY SERVICE/LOCAL IMPACT/GIVING BACK Unilever announces job cuts, plans to spin-off ice cream business Some 7,500 jobs will be cut as Unilever looks to focus on sustainable growth and enhanced profitability. Product of the Year Canada announces 2024 winners 4,000 Canadians voted for winners across 39 categories, covering food, snacks, beverages, health products and more. Unilever grows ice cream portfolio The company indulges in better-for-you frozen treats with Yasso acquisition. The froyo market is heating up Companies are betting big on the growing frozen desserts market. Food industry veteran named managing director of Canada Plastics Pact Cher Mereweather will work with CPP partners like Coca Cola Canada, Mondelēz and Keurig Dr Pepper in her new role. Product of the Year Canada announces 2023 winners The largest consumer survey of product innovation reveals winners in 25 categories, including several convenience industry standouts.
