In this case we are introduced to an ice cream company named Ben & Jerry’s. Founded in 1978 in Vermont‚ this once small time ice cream shop has developed into one of the world’s largest ice cream producers with sales in excess of $237 million as of 2000. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield’s unique relationship has proved successful for the past 30 years in part because of their social consciousness and their down-to-earth attitudes. This article is divided mainly into two parts; first the author summarizes
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Case study: Ben & Jerry’s Homemade 1- Ben & Jerry’s fulfilled its mission statement: The mission statement consisting of the social mission‚ product mission‚ and economic mission: - the product mission was fulfilled by making‚ distributing and selling the finest quality all-natural ice cream and related products in a wide variety of innovative flavors made from Vermont dairy products. - The economic mission was fullfiled by operating the company on a sound financial basis
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LEADERSHIP & ORGANISATION * Ben Cohen: CEO * Jerry Greenfield: Chairman * Started the business not to get rich but to make a liveable wage and contribute to society * Both never had the expertise to expand the business further and hired a new CEO. HISTORY * Ben & Jerry’s started in 1977 * In the 1980’s the company was doing very well * In 1990 Ben & Jerry was selling in all Major * markets in the US‚ Mom& Pop’s accounted for majority of ice
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Ben & Jerry’s Case Assignment Introduction After reviewing the Ben & Jerry’s Case Study‚ by Nan S. Ellis and Lisa M. Fairchild‚ we have determined three possible options for Ben and Jerry to choose from in regards to the Unilever buy-out offer or merger with Dreyer’s and/or Unilever. Since‚ Ben and Jerry’s has distribution problems inhibiting the company’s growth‚ our options weigh this factor heavily. The unique social responsibility aspect is of great concern to Ben and Jerry and they
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Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Ben & Jerry’s Homemade‚ which was founded in 1978‚ becoming the leading distributor that engaging in super-premium ice-cream‚ frozen yogurt and sorbets across the United States‚ as well as in selected foreign countries‚ in supermarkets‚ grocery stores‚ convenience stores‚ franchised Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops and restaurants. Stakeholder and stockholder’s role and motivation Stakeholders are the parties that have interests or affected by a corporation. Analyzing
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BEN&JERRY’S HOMEMADE CASE SUMMARY Ben&Jerry’ Homemade company‚ which is a leading distributor of super-premium ice cream‚ frozen yogurts‚ and sorbets across the United States and overseas. It soon became popular for its innovative flavours‚ made from fresh Vermont milk and cream. The company have enjoyed long-term success as a result of their social responsibility and orientation‚ which was balanced with product and economic objectives. Since they are trying to enhance the social life for community
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Presentation of Ben & Jerry’s: Ben & Jerry’s is a very famous ice-cream brand‚ founded in 1978 by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield and is now a division of the British-Dutch Unilever conglomerate. Since it has been bought by Unilever in 2000‚ this brand dominates the ice-cream‚ frozen yogurt‚ sorbet market. This success can be explained by Ben & Jerry’s strategy‚ based on two major points: a strong distribution network (franchised shops‚ large-scale retailing‚ shops)‚ and an efficient
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with Ben & Jerry’s The Social Environment Trends in Consumer Attitudes and Opinions Growth in ethical consumption “Despite the economic downturn‚ sales of ethical goods and services have remained resilient‚ going up almost 9% last year from £43bn to £46.8bn (The Cooperative‚ 2011)” How do Ben & Jerry’s Respond to these Trends? Technology Image Attempts to create technology which reflects their brand and is more environmentally friendly‚ e.g The Ben and Jerry’s Cleaner Greener Freezer (Ben and Jerry’s
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The United States Department of Labor has singled out companies who demonstrate positive corporate citizenship for special recognition. With over 800 employees‚ Ben & Jerry’s is one such company. One of the things that makes Ben & Jerry’s so different from other companies is their management style. More and more corporations are realizing that if they’re going to attract the best employees and motivate the ones they have‚ they need to start dealing with the issue of values and social concerns. Just
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Strengths: Ben & Jerry’s is an innovative leader in the super premium ice cream industry. They have a product line that consists of ice cream‚ low-fat ice cream‚ frozen yogurt‚ sorbet‚ and a few novelty products. All of their products are sold through supermarkets‚ grocery stores‚ convenience stores‚ franchised Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops‚ and restaurants. Ben & Jerry’s also incorporates a commitment toward being a socially active and environmentally responsible ice cream manufacturer. Ben & Jerry’s
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