The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ice-cream/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:56:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png ice cream | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/ice-cream/ 32 32 Magnum Ice Cream says Ben & Jerry’s chair, an anti-Israel activist, unfit to serve https://www.timesofisrael.com/magnum-ice-cream-says-ben-jerrys-chair-an-anti-israel-activist-unfit-to-serve/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:09:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3682185 Anuradha Mittal, executive director of Oakland Institute think tank, chairs ice cream maker's independent board, spearheaded decision to stop selling products in West Bank

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]]> Amid lawsuit over Gaza, Jerry Greenfield quits Ben & Jerry’s for being ‘silenced’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/amid-lawsuit-over-gaza-jerry-greenfield-quits-ben-jerrys-for-being-silenced/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 16:03:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3644273 Co-founder of popular ice cream company says that he can 'no longer in good conscience' remain a brand ambassador for creamery, which was sold to Unilever in 2000

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]]> Ben & Jerry’s founder said looking to buy back company from Unilever amid Israel spat https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-jerrys-founder-said-looking-to-buy-back-company-from-unilever-amid-israel-spat/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:42:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3518311 With litigation ongoing over politically-active ice cream brand's Gaza war stance, and years after row over settlement boycott, Ben Cohen is gathering investors, WSJ reports

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]]> Ben & Jerry’s accuses parent company Unilever of muzzling it because of Trump https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-jerrys-accuses-parent-company-unilever-of-muzzling-it-because-of-trump/ Sat, 25 Jan 2025 07:24:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3467343 Ice Cream company says food giant threatening to shut down its independent board, amends complaint it had filed claiming it is being silenced over efforts to support Palestinians

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]]> NYC kosher ice cream chain featured in ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ hit by listeria outbreak https://www.timesofisrael.com/nyc-kosher-ice-cream-shop-featured-in-jewish-matchmaking-hit-by-listeria-outbreak/ Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:31:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3085381 Ice Cream House says it has closed its Borough Park location for maintenance until further notice; two other locations remain open, but all ice cream flavors have been recalled

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]]> Auschwitz museum criticizes ‘tasteless’ ice cream stand near iconic ‘Death Gate’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/auschwitz-museum-criticizes-tasteless-ice-cream-stand-near-iconic-death-gate/ Thu, 11 May 2023 22:27:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3013579 Stall with pink logo placed 200 meters from the landmark structure in the notorious camp where the Nazis murdered 1.1 million Jews

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]]> Daily Briefing March 22: Biden calls PM; Ben & Jerry’s is called out for hypocrisy https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-march-22-biden-calls-pm-ben-jerrys-is-called-out-for-hypocrisy/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:58:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2980235 US correspondent Jacob Magid discusses another Smotrich-inspired furor as NY reporter Luke Tress looks at protests by American Jews against the judicial overhaul in Israel

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]]> Ben & Jerry’s settles its lawsuit against parent company over settlement boycott https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-jerrys-settles-its-lawsuit-against-parent-company-over-settlement-boycott/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 21:43:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2900554 Unilever says suit filed by Vermont-based company 'resolved,' without providing details; US ice cream maker's independent Israel branch says it will continue its operations

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]]> Unilever asks US judge to dismiss Ben & Jerry’s lawsuit against West Bank sales https://www.timesofisrael.com/unilever-asks-us-judge-to-dismiss-ben-jerrys-lawsuit-against-west-bank-sales/ Sat, 03 Dec 2022 06:38:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2889414 Parent company says ice cream maker's 'insistence on taking sides in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict' is untenable, argues it has no authority to file lawsuit

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]]> Jerusalem Old City seller attacks US tourist over ice cream price https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-old-city-seller-attacks-us-tourist-over-ice-cream-price/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 14:08:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2825850 Store owner arrested, charged after smashing glass over customer's head; shop closed for 8 days following incident

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]]> Haagen-Dazs ice cream recalled in Israel after traces of toxic substance found https://www.timesofisrael.com/haagen-dazs-ice-cream-recalled-in-israel-after-traces-of-toxic-substance-found/ Thu, 04 Aug 2022 20:08:04 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2811773 Incident comes day after Health Ministry issues recall on Sunfrost frozen green beans following discovery of mouse head inside packet

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]]> Ben & Jerry’s Israel, parent company Unilever reach deal to end settlement boycott https://www.timesofisrael.com/ben-jerrys-israel-parent-company-unilever-reach-deal-to-end-settlement-boycott/ Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:37:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2789553 Israeli firm wins right to produce, sell its ice cream in Israel and West Bank under Hebrew and Arabic names; Israel and supporters hail 'victory' over BDS; Ben & Jerry's unhappy

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]]> Michigan pension fund sues Ben & Jerry’s owner over ice cream maker’s Israel policy https://www.timesofisrael.com/michigan-pension-fund-sues-ben-jerrys-owner-over-ice-cream-makers-israel-policy/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 20:17:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2782843 Complaints say that Unilever improperly concealed from shareholders the Ben & Jerry’s announcement it would pull out of Israel, leading to a drop in stock value

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]]> Love or hate it, mint chocolate has churned its way into Israeli cones https://www.timesofisrael.com/love-or-hate-it-mint-chocolate-has-churned-its-way-into-israeli-cones/ Fri, 25 Feb 2022 09:24:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2706006 Despite appealing mostly to Americans, Israeli ice cream chains and the local Ben & Jerry's franchise are finding the once-rare flavor scoop-worthy

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]]> Ice cream, pasta and sushi are latest products to see price hikes https://www.timesofisrael.com/ice-cream-pasta-and-sushi-are-latest-products-to-see-price-hikes/ Mon, 03 Jan 2022 11:26:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2676711&preview=true&preview_id=2676711 Alongside Golda and Japanika, products from food importer Diplomat and pasta maker Barilla also expected to soon cost more

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