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Rebel Creamery files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after lawsuit
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 17, 2026
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Key points Rebel Creamery, sold at retailers like Walmart and Kroger, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Utah. Rebel Creamery listed assets of about $13.
A nationwide ice cream brand available in Atlanta stores has filed for bankruptcy. Rebel Creamery, sold at retailers like Walmart and Kroger, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Utah.
The bankruptcy filing comes as the company appeals a judgment against it. Rebel Creamery listed assets of about $13.78 million and liabilities of $23.85 million. The majority of the liabilities are due to the judgment, which was awarded to rival Van Leeuwen Ice Cream.
Further details on the bankruptcy and the judgment against Rebel Creamery are available from the source. The company's bankruptcy filing is currently underway, with the appeal of the judgment also in progress.
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Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
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