US EditionBen & Jerry’s co-founder Greenfield leaves ice cream brand due clash with Unilever on social issues
Jerry Greenfield resigned after 47 years, citing Unilever's breach of a merger agreement that guaranteed Ben & Jerry's independence to pursue social activism and political stances.
- Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, has resigned due to a loss of independence under Unilever's ownership amid ongoing social activism conflicts.
- Greenfield criticized Unilever for silencing the company's advocacy on important issues, stating that the brand was 'silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power.'
- Unilever has claimed it disagrees with Greenfield's perspective but maintains its commitment to Ben & Jerry's social mission and legacy.
- Ben & Jerry's has faced ongoing conflicts with Unilever since 2021, including legal battles over its ability to advocate for social issues, which have intensified tensions between the companies.
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Jerry leaves Ben & Jerry’s, progressive Jewish ice-cream giant, as company battles owner on Israel speech - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Jerry Greenfield, one of two founders of the iconic progressive ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s, has stepped down citing political pressure from the brand’s parent company, Unilever. The Ben & Jerry’s brand has clashed with Unilever over Israel in recent years, and Greenfield’s co-founder Ben Cohen has been a vocal critic of Israel’s war in Gaza. But Greenfield’s resignation letter, which Cohen posted to social media, does not mention Israel issue…
Why Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Jerry Greenfield Resigned After 47 Years
Jerry Greenfield has stepped down from his role at Ben & Jerry's in a surprising move that came as a shock to ice cream lovers the world over. The decision comes as Greenfield, who co-founded the business with Ben Cohen back in 1978, says h e could no longer "in good conscience" work with their parent company, Unilever. "I'm resigning from the company Ben and I started back in 1978," Jerry wrote in a statement shared by his longtime business par…
Ben & Jerry's co-founder resigns and says brand's activism being 'silenced'
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield said Tuesday that he is splitting from the ice cream company, claiming that it is being “silenced” by its parent company, Unilever. Ben & Jerry’s and its two co-founders are known for being vocal about current events and politics, such as advocating returning lands to native tribes and “gender-affirming care.” Co-founder Ben Cohen said Greenfield made the “difficult decision” to resign after 47 years wit…
Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's, saying independence on social issues has been stifled by Unilever
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years. He says the freedom the company used to have to speak up on social issues has been stifled.
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