Unilever Is Better Off Without Ben and Jerry.

Unilever has announced plans to separate its ice-cream business, including brands like Ben & Jerry's, Wall's, and Magnum, into a stand-alone listed entity. The move comes as the ice-cream business has struggled, with sales growth of just 2.3% in 2023. Unilever will retain its nutrition business, which includes brands like Hellmann's mayonnaise, as well as its home care, personal care, and beauty & well-being divisions. The decision to separate the ice-cream business is seen as a transformative move by Unilever's CEO, Hein Schumacher, who aims to revive the company's valuation. [Extracted from the article]