Goodbye Uncle Ben, hello Ben's Original?

By Elaine Watson

18-May-2021 - Last updated on 21-May-2021 at 19:47 GMT

Uncle Ben’s is now ‘Ben’s Original,’ says brand owner Mars Inc, which like several leading CPG players including PepsiCo (Aunt Jemima) and Conagra Brands (Mrs Butterworth’s), has been under pressure to address racial stereotypes enshrined in its legacy brands.

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Goodbye Uncle Ben, hello Ben's Original?

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