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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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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Ben & Jerry’s Case Study Company History Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield founded Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream in 1978. Over the years‚ Ben & Jerry’s evolved into a socially-oriented‚ independent-minded industry leader in the super-premium ice cream market. The company has had a history of donating 7.5% of its pre-tax earnings to societal and community causes. Ben and Jerry further extended their generosity by offering 75‚000 shares at $10.50 per share exclusively to Vermont residents‚ so
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Check out the Hand-out! 1.History 3. Icecream 2. Mission 4. Green 1. The Holistic Marketing Concept and B&J’s Holistic Marketing Model “An approach to marketing that attempts to recognize and reconcile the scope and complexities of marketing activities” (Keller and Kotler‚ 2006) 2. Focus on ‘Socially Responsible Marketing’ in relation with B&J’s (Keller and Kotler‚ 2006) Socially Responsible Marketing vs B&J’s 1. Cause-related Marketing “A viable marketing tool for improving corporate performance
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Ben and Jerry’s is known for having strong corporate social responsibility. The Ben & Jerry’s Foundation‚ a separate entity from the Company‚ was established in 1985 through a donation of stock in Ben & Jerry’s Homemade‚ Inc. Its mission is to make the world a better place by empowering Ben & Jerry’s employees to use available resources to support and encourage organizations that are working towards eliminating the underlying causes of environmental and social problems. (Ben and Jerry’s) However
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Production process Ben & Jerry’s: from cow to cone Step 1: the milk The milk that is used in Ben & Jerry’s ice cream comes from 10.000 cows from hundreds of local family farms. The milk from these farms goes to the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery‚ based in St. Albans‚ Vermont. The Ben & Jerry’s factories based in the USA only work with the St. Albans Cooperative Creamery to provide the milk and cream. The two companies have a close relationship and interaction. Ben & Jerry’s pays a premium
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Ben & Jerry’s Homemade ice cream Inc. Tutor’s Introduction This case study comes from the second edition of Business Strategy: an introduction published in 2001. It is very readable and interesting‚ providing students with insights into how two entrepreneurs who set up an ice cream shop in a renovated petrol station became the names behind one of the most well-known ice cream brands around the globe. Students will find out how Ben and Jerry tackled the almighty (at the time) Pillsbury and Häagen-Dazs
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Group 1 Managerial Finance 26 Aug‚ 1999 A Little History: Ben & Jerry’s‚ Vermont’s Finest Ice Cream and Frozen Yogurt‚ was founded in 1978 in a renovated gas station in Burlington‚ Vermont‚ by childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield with a $12‚000 investment ($4‚000 of which was borrowed.) They soon became popular for their innovative flavors‚ made from fresh Vermont milk and cream. The company works to employ its Mission Statement in as many day to day business decisions as possible
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SAMPLE BUSINESS PLAN Fast ‘n Fresh Premium Ice Cream Parlor 858 Success Avenue Valley City‚ CA 93xxx 559-000-0000 (T) – 559 – 000-0000 (F) Prepared By J. B. Entrepreneur Submitted To: Valley City National Bank 2461 Money Avenue Valley City‚ CA 93xxx Foreword This sample business plan was prepared by Craig Gonzales‚ undergraduate student‚ and by Dewey E. Johnson‚ Ph.D.‚ Professor of Management and Director‚ Small Business Institute‚ Sid Craig
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Ben and Jerry’s Homemade Ice Cream Company The “Peace‚ Love‚ and Ice Cream‚” campaign is a movement that explores the core values of all Americans. The marketing plan presents our company’s strategy to attract new customer markets‚ remind current customers of the Ben & Jerry’s experience. The primary objective of this campaign is to‚ by promoting Ben & Jerry’s philanthropic activities and appealing to the audiences’ emotions‚ increase sales and brand awareness within the product market. Through
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