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Greenfield’s departure comes as the company presses for independence ahead of Unilever’s planned listing of its global ice cream business in November, amid mounting friction over Ben & Jerry’s outspoken stance against Israel over its war in Gaza and its position toward Palestinians in the West Bank. The dispute stems from Ben & Jerry’s decision in 2021 to stop selling …

Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand, has stepped down from the company he started 47 years ago citing a retreat from its campaigning spirit under parent company Unilever. Greenfield wrote in an open letter late Tuesday night — shared on X by his co-founder Ben Cohen — that he could no longer “in good conscience” …

Jerry of Ben & Jerry’s Resigns, Saying Company Has Been ‘Silenced’  The New York Times Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield quits, saying brand ‘silenced’ on social issues  CNN Jerry leaves Ben & Jerry’s, saying parent company ‘silenced’ activism  The Washington Post Gaza City seemingly cut off as Israeli strikes said to bring down internet, phone lines  The Times of Israel Ben & Jerry’s …

(2) Johnson discussed the defense’s inability to pressure Jared Goff and vowed to improve that aspect of the game Sunday against the Cowboys. The Bears registered four quarterback hits in Detroit, but had no sacks. “Step No. 1 for us going into this game was trying to affect the quarterback,” Johnson said. “We came up short in that regard. And …

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield has left the ice cream maker after almost half a century at the firm, deepening a dispute with parent company Unilever. In a letter shared on social media by fellow co-founder Ben Cohen, Mr Greenfield said the Cherry Garcia maker had lost its independence after Unilever put a halt to its social activism. His …

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder resigns after feud with parent Unilever over Gaza conflict  Reuters Ben & Jerry’s co-owner Jerry Greenfield quits over claims brand ‘silenced’ on social issues  CNN Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits over social activism row  BBC Israel to open second route for fleeing Gaza City residents as army presses offensive  The Times of Israel Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield quits …

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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield has stepped away from the ice-cream brand after nearly 50 years, according to a post by the other founder, Ben Cohen. Cohen’s post shared what he said was a letter from Greenfield in which he called it one of the “hardest and most painful decisions” he had ever made. Greenfield accused Unilever of silencing …

Danny Kanell watched Arch Manning miss crossing routes against Ohio State, San Jose State, and now UTEP, and saw something familiar. The hesitation before throws. The overthinking of routine plays. The way confidence seemed to leak out with each incompletion. It reminded him of two other highly touted prospects who had everything until they suddenly didn’t. “There’s almost like a …

Family doesn’t just include people in your very extensive family tree. After months of defending herself against the Cousin Ben Affleck rumors, Jen Affleck has had the last laugh — or the last cup of coffee in a new commercial for Dunkin’. As a cashier eagerly calls out an order for “Affleck,” Jen appears, asking the employee if he was …