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.

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.