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Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Quits After 47 Years, Blames Parent Company For Silencing Brand Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Quits After 47 Years, Blames Parent Company For Silencing Brand
Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Quits After 47 Years, Blames Parent Company For Silencing Brand After nearly five decades, Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield has resigned, saying the popular ice cream company has been silenced politically under its corporate ownership. Greenfield's resignation letter was posted on the website FreeBenAndJerrys.com on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The 74-year-old Long Island native created Ben & Jerry's with Ben Cohen back in 1978. In his letter, Greenfield said that with a "broken heart," he can no longer work for Ben & Jerry's because it has lost its independence under Unilever. "This isn't because I've lost my love f…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Maryland Ice Cream Shop Reopens After Vicious Vandal Attacks: 'They Didn't Break Our Spirit' Maryland Ice Cream Shop Reopens After Vicious Vandal Attacks: 'They Didn't Break Our Spirit'
Maryland Ice Cream Shop Reopens After Vicious Vandal Attacks: 'They Didn't Break Our Spirit' Shattered glass. Smashed cases. Two attacks in seven days. But the scoops at Moo Moo Cows are back in Maryland. Moo Moo Cows is back up and running, serving "cow-to-cone ice cream," hot dogs, brats, snowballs, and other Baltimore favorites after vandals smashed the storefront.  "They broke our windows (twice), but they didn't break our spirit!" the owners posted on Facebook. "Moo Moo Cows is open all week Wed. thru Sun. (1 p.m. to 9 p.m.)  Come by and share in sweet success and celebration."  The second attack was reported early on Aug. 8 when three people smashed through th…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Breast Milk Ice Cream Praised By NBA Star From MD: 'It's Actually Very Fire' (POLL) Breast Milk Ice Cream Praised By NBA Star From MD: 'It's Actually Very Fire' (POLL)
Breast Milk Ice Cream Praised By NBA Star From MD: 'It's Actually Very Fire' (Poll) A New York Knicks star is savoring a flavor that he once got roasted online for enjoying: breast milk. Knicks guard Josh Hart teamed up with Frida to promote its breast milk ice cream. The baby-products brand announced the controversial flavor in late March and began selling pints in August. Hart, a 2016 national champion at Villanova, became the butt of many "NBA Twitter" jokes when he floated a very polarizing question. "Have yall ever tasted yall significant others breast milk?" he tweeted. "Asking for a friend." Hart's tweet was in late May 2023. A few weeks earlier, his wife Shannon …

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Nationwide Ice Cream Recall Issued Nationwide Ice Cream Recall Issued
Nationwide Ice Cream Recall Issued A popular brand of frozen treats has been pulled from shelves nationwide after a labeling issue raised concerns for people with milk allergies. Tropicale Foods, based in Ontario, California, is recalling select Helados Mexico and La Michoacana ice cream products because the ingredient lists failed to declare “milk,” despite including “cream.”  Federal officials say people with milk allergies or severe sensitivities risk serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume the recalled products. The affected items, distributed nationwide, include coconut, strawberry, mango, cookies an…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Most Loved Ice Cream Flavor In MD Revealed In New Study Most Loved Ice Cream Flavor In MD Revealed In New Study
Most Loved Ice Cream Flavor In MD Revealed In New Study When it comes to ice cream, the Northeast isn't picking sides. A new report from Beach.com found that Neapolitan is among the most popular in many Northeastern states. The classic trio of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry was listed as a favorite in states like Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia. The travel website used five years of Google search data to determine the top-searched ice cream flavor in each state. In total, Neapolitan ranked No. 1 in 19 states, making it the most popular flavor in the country. In the tri-state area, it's more than just a single scoop: C…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Most US Ice Cream Makers Pledge To Remove Artificial Dyes Most US Ice Cream Makers Pledge To Remove Artificial Dyes
Most US Ice Cream Makers Pledge To Remove Artificial Dyes The vast majority of the nation's ice cream makers have agreed to make their treats without artificial food colorings by 2028. The International Dairy Foods Association has pledged to phase out the synthetic dyes by the end of 2027, the trade group announced on Monday, July 14. The IDFA represents dozens of companies that make more than 90% of the nation's ice cream products. The companies will phase out certified artificial colors from ice cream and frozen dairy desserts made with real milk. Those dyes include Red 3, Red 40, Green 3, Blue 1, Blue 2, Yellow 5, and Y…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Free Cones Coming To Friendly’s Over These 3 Days Free Cones Coming To Friendly’s Over These 3 Days
Free Cones Coming To Friendly’s Over These 3 Days They’ve been scooping cones for 90 years. Now they’re giving them away. Friendly’s is celebrating its milestone anniversary and National Ice Cream Day with a weekend-long celebration that includes free ice cream and other limited-time offers. The three-day event runs Friday, July 18 through Sunday, July 20, a stretch that covers Friendly’s Founders Day and the ice cream holiday. Here’s what’s on the table: Free Cone or Dish on July 20 — Friendly’s Fan Club Rewards members can score one small cone or dish of ice cream free of charge at participating locations. 90-Cent Ice Cream for Everyo…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Buy Bomb Pops For Five Cents To Celebrate Treat's 70th Birthday: Here's How Buy Bomb Pops For Five Cents To Celebrate Treat's 70th Birthday: Here's How
Buy Bomb Pops For Five Cents To Celebrate Treat's 70th Birthday: Here's How An iconic summer popsicle is celebrating its 70th birthday by selling the frozen treat for its original price: a nickel. Bomb Pop will give fans a chance to buy a 12-pack of the rocket-shaped popsicles for five cents, Wells Enterprises said in a news release on Thursday, June 26, which is also National Bomb Pop Day. The promotion offers the cherry, lime, and blue raspberry classic for the same price it was sold for when it first launched in 1955. There will be 70 winners selected each day through Wednesday, July 30, meaning more than 2,000 lucky fans can take advantage of the five-cent…

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by Chris Spiker
Politics
Video Shows Moment Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Ben Cohen Is Hauled Out Of Senate Over Gaza Protest Video Shows Moment Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Ben Cohen Is Hauled Out Of Senate Over Gaza Protest
Video Shows Moment Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Ben Cohen Is Hauled Out Of Senate Over Gaza Protest Dramatic video shows the moment Ben & Jerry’s co-founder and Long Island native Ben Cohen was escorted out of a US Senate hearing while protesting Congress’ role in the Israel-Hamas war. The 74-year-old Cohen was arrested Wednesday, May 14, after joining several protesters in interrupting a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing that featured testimony from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Capitol Police said Cohen and the others were charged with “crowding, obstructing, or incommoding,” a misdemeanor offense related to illegal protesting…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Breast Milk Ice Cream Announced By Baby Brand Divides Internet: Would You Try It? (POLL) Breast Milk Ice Cream Announced By Baby Brand Divides Internet: Would You Try It? (POLL)
Breast Milk Ice Cream Announced By Baby Brand Divides Internet: Would You Try It? (Poll) A company specializing in baby and maternal products will soon sell a very different type of ice cream that tastes like human breast milk. Frida has generated a lot of attention online after announcing the breast milk-flavored ice cream in an Instagram post on Wednesday, Mar. 26. The company said the dessert will be "due in nine months." Frida called the breast milk ice cream its "sweetest drop yet," with a flavor that's nutty and has a hint of salt. "Breast milk and formula fuel brain and body development thanks to a powerhouse of fats, protein, carbs, vitamins and immunity-boosting antib…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Maryland Taco Truck Named To Yelp's List Of Best Places To Eat In US Maryland Taco Truck Named To Yelp's List Of Best Places To Eat In US
Maryland Taco Truck Named To Yelp's List Of Best Places To Eat In US Several restaurants in the Northeast are among the best 100 places to eat in the US, according to a new list. Yelp has released its 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat list, spotlighting everything from food trucks and fast-casual gems to fine dining standouts. The list was created from restaurant reviews, ratings, and activity, then further curated by community managers and Yelp's "trend expert." Peruvian Cuisine In Dutch Country Chellas Arepa Kitchen in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was ranked No. 5 in the nation, standing out for its Peruvian-inspired arepas stuffed with options like honey-roasted BBQ…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Love At First Pint: Ben & Jerry's Debuts Valentine's Day-Inspired Flavor Love At First Pint: Ben & Jerry's Debuts Valentine's Day-Inspired Flavor
Love At First Pint: Ben & Jerry's Debuts Valentine's Day-Inspired Flavor It doesn't matter if you're single, coupled up, in a "situationship," or anywhere in between, you might find it easy to fall in love with Ben & Jerry's newest flavor for Valentine's Day. Ben & Jerry's has revealed Chocolate Covered Strawberry as its first limited-batch flavor of 2025, the Vermont company said in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The decadent twist on the romantic pairing was announced just in time for Valentine's Day on Friday, Feb. 14. The new flavor combines strawberry ice cream, a swirl of strawberry jam, and rich chocolate fudge flakes. "When strawberry …

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by Chris Spiker
News
Popular Ice Cream Products Recalled Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says Popular Ice Cream Products Recalled Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says
Popular Ice Cream Products Recalled Over Listeria Concerns, FDA Says Approximately 70 ice cream products sold by multiple brands including Friendly's and Hershey's are being recalled due to a possible presence of listeria, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said. The brands were recalled this week by Totally Cool, Inc. based in Owings Mills, MD, which has stopped the production and distribution of the affected products due to FDA sampling. Some of the most popular items recalled include: Friendly's 60 fl oz Celebration Ice Cream Cake 40 fl oz Strawberry Krunch Ice Cream Cake; Hershey's 38 fl oz vanilla and chocolat…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Unlicensed Driver, 21, Who Killed Maryland Newlywed Gets 7 Years Behind Bars Unlicensed Driver, 21, Who Killed Maryland Newlywed Gets 7 Years Behind Bars
Unlicensed Driver, 21, Who Killed Maryland Newlywed Gets 7 Years Behind Bars The speeding hit-and-run driver who tore apart a newly-married couple in Anne Arundel County is facing the better part of a decade prison, according to the state's attorney's office. Austin Keith Seagraves, now 21, has been sentenced to seven years in prison for striking high school sweethearts in August 2022, killing 22-year-old Arielle Starr Dryden-Bera, and critically injuring her new husband, Fidel Angel Castro, 23. On Aug. 24, 2022, while the couple was out enjoying the night to get ice cream, they were struck by Seagraves' Toyota Camry in the area of Aquahart Road and Oakwood Road in …

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by Zak Failla