Ben & Jerry's and Unilever to Launch Climate-Friendly Freezer Cabinets

Eco-friendly refrigerants receive approval by the EPA, clearing the path for distribution across the U.S.

February 16, 2012

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. & BURLINGTON, VT - Unilever and Ben & Jerry??s announced jointly yesterday that they will be rolling out climate-friendly ice cream freezer cabinets in the U.S. later this year.

Ben & Jerry??s, along with Unilever ice cream brands including Breyers, Good Humor and Magnum, will soon be available in cabinets that consume at least 10% less energy and replace harmful "F" gas coolants with hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants. The new freezers will be labeled with "Greener Freezer" stickers.

"Over the last decade, Unilever has been at the forefront of sustainable innovation, significantly reducing the environmental impact of our ice cream cabinets around the world," said Kees Kruythoff, Head of Unilever North America. "Introduction of these more environmentally friendly cabinets in the US is a critical advancement for the region."

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently approved the technology behind the cabinets for use in the U.S., which Unilever has used for several years across Europe and Asia.

"It??s a great day when Ben & Jerry??s and Unilever??s efforts to introduce innovative technology positively impacts the environment," said Jostein Solheim, CEO of Ben & Jerry's. "Since 2008, we have worked alongside Greenpeace in pursuit of a more responsible freezer for the US. For us, this sweet success is an environmental victory."

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