Unilever has begun selling ice cream in its stores to avoid potential supply chain disruptions caused by a no - deal Brexit . The company , whose brands include Magnum and Ben and Jerry 's , revealed it is holding a few extra weeks ' worth of stock as a precaution as the company 's departure from the EU is nearer and a takeover deal remains elusive . Unilever joins retailers including Novartis and Premier Foods in stockpiling goods .
Unilever has begun stockpiling ice cream in its warehouses to prevent potential supply chain disruptions caused by a no-deal Brexit. The company, whose brands include Magnum and Ben and Jerry's, revealed it is holding a few extra weeks' worth of stock as a precaution as the UK's departure from the EU draws nearer and a separation deal remains elusive. Unilever joins firms including Novartis and Premier Foods in stockpiling goods.