Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

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Many small, organic food companies start with a homegrown story that appeals to its consumer base, however, major consumer goods powerhouses have been recently vacuuming up these niche players. Giants like Coke, General Mills and Kellogg have recently expanded their organic portfolios through acquisition with rumors of more to come. With the risk of being called a sell out, is teaming up with bigger companies better for growth, or is it a death sentence for these smaller players?

The acquisition gives Talenti an unprecedented opportunity to grow and expand its footprint and reach more consumers.

To ensure consistent product quality for every pint of super-premium ice cream produced, Ben & Jerry's needed a new way to collect and analyze the vital data of its products.

The companies plan to bring ice cream innovations inspired by Starbucks coffee and coffeehouse flavors to consumers.