Ben & Jerry's Co-founder Resigns Amid Social Activism Dispute
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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the company after 47 years, citing the loss of its independence to speak out on social issues due to its parent company Unilever’s restrictions, amid ongoing tensions over the brand’s political activism and recent corporate restructuring.
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