Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Resigns Amid Social Activism Dispute
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Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigned due to disagreements with Unilever over the company's social activism and independence, highlighting ongoing tensions since Unilever's acquisition in 2000. Greenfield criticized the company's silencing of social issues, and the founders have been pushing for the sale of the company to preserve its social mission, amid a broader conflict over control and values.
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