US EditionBen & Jerry’s claims boss fired by Unilever over political activism
- Ben & Jerry's claims their CEO, David Stever, was unlawfully removed by Unilever due to the company's social and political activism, according to a federal court filing.
- Unilever informed Ben & Jerry's on March 3, 2025, about the removal of David Stever without consultation, allegedly violating their merger agreement.
- Ben & Jerry's lawsuit against Unilever accuses the parent company of blocking statements in support of Palestinians and attempting to silence its advocacy, which Unilever denies.
- Anuradha Mittal, chair of the independent board, stated that Stever's removal disregards Ben & Jerry's mission, values, and the autonomy protected by the merger agreement with Unilever.
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Ben & Jerry’s accuses parent company Unilever of firing CEO over political posts, anti-Israel activism
Another claim is that Unilever did not let Ben & Jerry’s post in support of anti-Israel campus protests, which often turned violent, and their First Amendment rights in June 2024. By Shiryn Ghermezian, The Algemeiner Ben & Jerry’s has accused parent company Unilever of firing its CEO in retaliation for the ice cream producer’s political activism on social media, which includes calling for a permanent ceasefire to end the Israel-Hamas war. Ben & …
Pro-Life Americans Boycott Ben and Jerry’s After it Celebrates Abortion
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Ben & Jerry's accuses Unilever of firing his CEO for maintaining a progressive stance
The partnership alleges that the parent group dismissed David Stever for refusing to "dismantle" the progressive values of the ice cream brand. "Akelarre de queers": how a bulldozer campaign put a U.S. computer agency at Elon Musk's sights The U.S. company Ben & Jerry's accuses the giant Unilever, owner of the ice cream company, of dismissing the executive director for rejecting the "dismantlement" of his progressive values. David Stever joined …
Ben & Jerry’s Claims CEO Was Unlawfully Removed For Radical Left-Wing Activism
Radical left-wing ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s said in a federal court filing that they believe their parent company, Unilever, violated the merger agreement with the removal of the company’s CEO David Stever. The filing submitted late on Tuesday said that any decisions regarding a CEO’s removal must come after a consultation with an advisory committee from the Ben & Jerry’s board, per Associated Press. Ben & Jerry’s asserts that Stever was ter…
MAGA Rejoices at Firing of Ben & Jerry's CEO Over 'Silly and Toxic' Social Activism, Ice Cream Brand's Supporters Think Company Is On the 'Right Side of Issues'
News that Ben & Jerry's CEO was allegedly fired over the company's social activism initiatives has triggered numerous reactions online. Ben &
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