The Vermont-born Ben & Jerry’s has long been associated with progressive politics and social justice causes — and has navigated a rocky road with Unilever for the past several years.

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, founders of popular ice cream brand Ben and Jerry's, are reportedly looking to reclaim their namesake brand from consumer packaged goods company Unilever.

The chief executive of Unilever, which owns ice cream brands such as Ben & Jerry’s and Magnum, has stepped down after less than two years at the helm, as the UK company works to boost its lackluster sales and profits.

Hein Schumacher is stepping down on March 1 after less than two years in the role. He will be replaced by CFO and 37-year company veteran Fernando Fernandez.

Hein Schumacher's tenure as Unilever's CEO ended in less than two years because the board wanted a more rapid pace of transformation.

Unilever has ousted CEO Hein Schumacher after less than two years at the helm, as the consumer goods giant seeks to speed up its turnaround plans.

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, founders of popular ice cream brand Ben and Jerry's, are reportedly looking to reclaim their namesake brand from consumer packaged goods company Unilever.