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business5 months ago•3 min saved

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

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.

via NPR|

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business5 months ago•2 min saved

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

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.

via The New York Times|

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