US EditionBen & Jerry’s co-founder Greenfield leaves ice cream brand due clash with Unilever on social issues
- Jerry Greenfield has left Ben & Jerry's after 47 years, stating that he can no longer remain with a company that has lost its independence under Unilever's control.
- Greenfield criticized Unilever for silencing the brand's social activism, particularly in relation to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Ben & Jerry's has been at odds with Unilever since 2021, specifically over issues related to Israel.
- Unilever expressed gratitude for Greenfield's service and stated it disagrees with his perspective on the brand's mission.
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Jerry from Ben & Jerry's is leaving Ben. At least, he's leaving his well-known ice cream company. Ben announced the news in a statement on X, under the hashtag...
Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Quits, Accuses Parent Company Of Muzzling Brand's Progressive Voice - American Liberty News
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the iconic American ice cream company after nearly 50 years, saying he can no longer “in good conscience,” remain with a brand he believes has been muzzled by its corporate parent, Unilever. Greenfield’s resignation marks the end of a 47-year run. He cites growing frustration with Unilever’s […] The post Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Quits, Accuses Parent Company Of Muzzling Brand’s Progressive Voi…
"It was with my heart broken that I decided that I could no longer, consciously, and after 47 years, remain an employee of Ben & Jerry's," said Jerry Greenfield, in a letter posted Tuesday night on X by his co-founder Ben Cohen.
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Jerry Greenfield Resigns After 47 Years With Company
Ben & Jerry’s has lost its Jerry. After 47 years, Jerry Greenfield—who co-founded the ice cream brand with Ben Cohen—has resigned from his post, saying he could no longer “in good conscience”...
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Jerry Greenfield, whose ice cream company expanded from a Vermont gas station to become a global brand, said he was leaving ahead of plans by Unilever, which bought the company in 2000, to spin off its ice cream business.
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