Ben and Jerry's was sold to Unilever. But, the brand is retaining the "Granola" image. HOWEVER, I met two former employees that were fired after the takeover. At Ben and Jerry's, they made ten bucks an hour, full time plus overtime with benefits. Not bad for Vermont. Now they have to travel for work. I'm dying to know where the employee-rights rider went during the sale of the company. Maybe....out the window?
Plus, it's really fatty ice cream anyway.
I am informed that Converse was sold, maybe to Nike. Seeing as those crazy WTO protesting ecoterrorists will kick your ass if you're wearing the Swoosh, this info goes along with the Ben and Jerry's thing.
If you're bummed out by this thread, I suggest you adopt a cat or dog, and buy more organic produce. Smoke some weed and listen to Dave Matthews. Better now?


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