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By Saabira Chaudhuri When the weather outside is frightful, ice cream can be delightful. At least that s what the world s largest ice cream maker is hoping. Unilever PLC, which owns Ben & Jerry s, Magnum and Breyers, has for years sought ways to make its frozen desserts more popular during the coldest months of the year. That effort is getting a new boost from the company s push to keep selling ice cream to customers who would previously have bought cones at the park, beach or movie theater but have instead stayed home because of the pandemic. The U.K.-based company, whose other brands include Klondike and Popsicle, is rolling out more collection points to meet stand-alone orders from consumers on the couch for its pints and ice-cream bars via delivery apps like Uber Eats. It has also been striking deals with restaurant chains like Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Pizza Hut to get its treats on delivery menus. ....