The ruling said that any misrepresentation was not ‘material’ or ‘likely to affect the consumer’s conduct or decision with regard to a product.’
Judge dismisses deceptive marketing lawsuit against Ben & Jerry’s
Tag: Ben & Jerry’s
Latest minimum wage proposal highlights growing pay divide
Pressure to hire and a lower proposed increase mean the wage discussion is no longer relevant to many large employers.
Ben Cohen: Why Bernie and I agreed to disagree
Bernie and I agreed to disagree because we both know that the only way to advance justice is through the political revolution that Bernie’s campaign represents.
Scott Waterman: Data shows Vermont dairy protects public and producers
The Agency of Agriculture has concerns with a number of Michael Colby’s statements about data and processes attributed to the agency.
Michael Colby: Ben & Jerry’s drug problem
In court filings, for example, Ben & Jerry’s has admitted that any claims of ‘caring dairies’ and ‘happy cows’ are merely ‘beliefs and aspirations,’ and ‘not fact-based promises.’
Farmworkers to demand Hannaford offer ‘Milk with Dignity’ at Saturday protests
Events are planned at 21 Hannaford locations in New England, 14 of which are in Vermont. The premiere event will be held at the Hannaford’s in Essex.
Ben & Jerry’s sued for deceptive marketing in ‘happy cows’ case
Former gubernatorial candidate James Ehlers has brought a class action suit against the Vermont ice cream maker and its parent company.
National group seeks to rally businesses behind Medicare for All
Vermonter Dan Barlow is heading up the new nonprofit, which was launched this summer to promote a single-payer health insurance plan along the lines of what Sen. Bernie Sanders has introduced.
Ben & Jerry’s new flavor spotlights criminal justice reform
The Justice ReMix’d, featuring cinnamon and chocolate flavors, is in honor of the work of the Advancement Project National Office, a national civil rights organization.
Making it in Vermont: Trying to make a cookie dough factory a sweet place
One of Rhino Foods founder Ted Castle’s proudest accomplishments is the creation a program that allows workers to borrow up to $1,000 with no questions asked, and repay it through a regular $50 paycheck deduction.
Matthew McCarthy: Ben & Jerry’s take climate change seriously
Our supply chain is already exposed to impacts of climate change.
Salvation Farms receives Ben & Jerry’s grant
News Release — Salvation Farms March 9, 2019 CONTACT: Theresa Snow 802-888-4360 [email protected] Salvation Farms Receives Competitive Ben & Jerry’s Grant The Ben and Jerry’s Foundation has awarded Salvation Farms its competitive capacity building grant. This three-year grant will support Salvation Farms implement its strategic plan. In doing so, Salvation Farms’ capacity to deliver quality […]
Consumer group wins first round in lawsuit against Ben & Jerry’s
A federal judge declined to dismiss a suit that claimed the ice cream maker misled consumers into thinking its product is more environmental friendly than it really is.
Michael Colby: Vermont negligent on monitoring dairy use of antibiotics
Vermont’s nonorganic dairy industry is all but ignoring the dire warnings from the WHO to reduce overall antibiotic use in food production.