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Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Resigns Amid Social Activism Dispute

Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR

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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Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Resigns, Cites Suppression and Loss of Independence

Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times

Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, resigned citing the company's loss of independence and silencing of its social activism under parent company Unilever, amid ongoing tensions over the brand's stance on social issues and recent corporate disputes.

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