US EditionThe Source |Chance the Rapper Ties Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder’s Departure to Reparations and Palestine
Jerry Greenfield resigned after 47 years, citing Unilever's suppression of Ben & Jerry's activism and loss of promised independence amid disputes over political stances.
- Jerry Greenfield resigned from Ben & Jerry's, alleging Unilever has 'silenced' the brand's activism, with co-founder Ben Cohen supporting his decision after 47 years.
- Earlier this year, Ben & Jerry's accused Unilever of eroding its guaranteed independence from the 2000 sale, amid governance disputes and social activism tensions.
- Last week, Ben Cohen protested at a Magnum Ice Cream Company event amid concerns over the company's political stance.
- The founders are campaigning for Unilever to sell Ben & Jerry's under a 'Free Ben & Jerry's' effort, while Unilever affirmed commitment and disagreed with Greenfield's view.
- Unilever is reportedly moving Ben & Jerry's into Magnum Ice Cream Company ahead of a mid‑November demerger, while founders say independence is stifled due to feared Trump administration retaliation.
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The BlazeBen & Jerry's co-founder melts down — quits progressive ice cream brand after rocky road clash with parent company
One of the co-founders of Ben & Jerry's has quit, claiming that the ice cream maker has been "silenced" by the parent company. Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield has resigned from the company because he was being "muzzled" by Unilever and the Magnum Ice Cream Company. 'Standing up for the values of justice, equity, and our shared humanity has never been more important, and yet Ben & Jerry's has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetti…
The Source |Chance the Rapper Ties Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder’s Departure to Reparations and Palestine
On September 17, Chance the Rapper weighed in on the unexpected resignation of Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield, framing the move as a moment that speaks to larger questions… The post Chance the Rapper Ties Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder’s Departure to Reparations and Palestine appeared first on .
Standin' On Business! Ben & Jerry’s Co Founder, Jerry Greenfield, Resigns Amid Statement About Being Silenced
Not even the world of ice cream is safe from the drama, y’all. Jerry Greenfield — yes, the Jerry from Ben & Jerry’s — is officially stepping away from the iconic brand after nearly 50 years. Why? Because, according to his longtime partner-in-scoops, Ben Cohen, Jerry isn’t vibing with their parent company anymore. RELATED: Whew! Donald Trump Weighs In On Jimmy Kimmel Suspension Following Charlie Kirk Remarks Jerry Said, “Y’all Got Me F’d Up” In a…
Chance the Rapper praises Ben & Jerry's for its Black American reparations activism
Chance the Rapper is “heartbroken” by the decision by one of Ben & Jerry’s co-founders to step away from the business. On Wednesday (17 September) Jerry Greenfield quit the company he set up with Ben Cohen in 1978 claiming the company’s social activism was being “silenced.” Since 2000, Ben & Jerry’s has sat under the Unilever brand. In a statement shared by Cohen, Greenfield said his choice was one of the “hardest and most painful decisions.” He…
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Jerry Greenfield Quits, Says Social Activism ‘Silenced’ By Parent Company
One of Ben & Jerry’s founders, Jerry Greenfield, has announced he is resigning from the company due to the brand’s social activism being “silenced” by Unilever, the ice cream brand’s parent company. Ben & Jerry’s has advocated for social issues and human rights since its inception in 1978. That independence is being stifled by Unilever out of fear of retaliation from the Trump administration, the founders said. Jerry Greenfield is leaving the co…
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