Ben & Jerry’s sold their company to Unilever in 2000 for about $326 million in cash and stock.

Quick Scoop: What Happened

  • In April 2000, Unilever agreed to acquire Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc. in a deal valued at roughly $326 million.
  • The brand kept its distinct social-mission identity under Unilever, with a separate board to help safeguard its values.

A Bit More Context

  • Before the sale, Ben & Jerry’s was a publicly traded company founded in 1978 in Burlington, Vermont.
  • The acquisition was part of Unilever’s push to strengthen its global ice cream portfolio, alongside other big brands.

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