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 …
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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigns, claiming parent company Unilever ‘silenced’ its campaigning
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” …
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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 …
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Read More »Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield quits over social activism row
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 …
Read More »Ben & Jerry's co-founder resigns after feud with parent Unilever over Gaza conflict – Reuters
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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Read More »Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield quits accusing Unilever of silencing social mission | Unilever
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 …
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