<P> In 1988, the two men won the title of U.S. Small Business Persons Of The Year, awarded by U.S. President Ronald Reagan . Also that year, the first brownies were ordered from Greyston Bakery, which led to the development of the popular Chocolate Fudge Brownie flavor . In 1992, Ben & Jerry's joined in a co-operative campaign with the national non-profit Children's Defense Fund; the campaign goal was to bring children's basic needs to the top of the national agenda . Over 70,000 postcards were sent to Congress concerning kids and other national issues . In 1995, they hired Robert Holland, Jr. as CEO after holding a "Yo! I'm your C.E.O." essay contest as part of the search . Holland left after 20 months following philosophical differences and was replaced by Perry Odak in 1997 . </P> <P> In 1989, Ben & Jerry's revealed their opposition of the use of rBGH (recombinant bovine growth hormone) in all their products . This genetically engineered hormone is sometimes given to cows in order to boost milk production, but Ben & Jerry's does not support this practice and is in favor of utilizing less chemically intensive ingredients for the safety of consumers and the environment . </P> <P> In 1994, Ben & Jerry's: The Inside Scoop, written by Fred "Chico" Lager, former CEO of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream, was published . The book tracks the history of how Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream got started . The book focuses on "How Two Real Guys Built a Business with a Social Conscience and a Sense of Humor ." </P> <P> In April 2000, Ben & Jerry's sold the company to Anglo - Dutch multinational food giant Unilever . Unilever said it hopes to carry on the tradition of engaging "in these critical, global economic and social missions". Although the founders' names are still attached to the product, they do not hold any board or management position and are not involved in day - to - day management of the company . </P>

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