<P> In April 2000 , Ben & Jerry 's sold the company to Anglo - Dutch multinational food giant Unilever . Unilever said it hopes to carry on the tradition of engaging `` in these critical , global economic and social missions '' . Although the founders ' names are still attached to the product , they do not hold any board or management position and are not involved in day - to - day management of the company . </P>
<P> In April 2000 , Ben & Jerry 's sold the company to Anglo - Dutch multinational food giant Unilever . Unilever said it hopes to carry on the tradition of engaging `` in these critical , global economic and social missions '' . Although the founders ' names are still attached to the product , they do not hold any board or management position and are not involved in day - to - day management of the company . </P>
when was ben and jerry 's sold to unilever
when was ben and jerry 's sold to unilever
April 2000
April 2000