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Ben & Jerry's co-founder Greenfield leaves ice cream brand due clash with Unilever on social issues

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years, saying that the independence it once had to speak up on social issues has been stifled by parent company Unilever

The Independent UK

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits, accusing Unilever of silencing social mission

Jerry Greenfield says he cannot ‘in good conscience’ continue and says company has lost its independence

The Guardian - UK

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder resigns amid spat over brand’s social activism

Jerry Greenfield is leaving after 47 years in a long-running dispute with UK owner Unilever.

Evening Standard

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Ben and Jerry's co-founder steps down after firm 'silenced' by parent company

ONE of the co-founders of American ice cream brand Ben and Jerry’s has announced his departure after 47 years

The National (Scotland)

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits and accuses Unilever of ‘silencing’ firm’s social activism

‘Heartbroken’ Jerry Greenfield says company’s activism ‘sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power’

The Independent UK

Ben & Jerry’s founders call for the brand to be ‘freed’ from its owners

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield say it is ‘not the Ben & Jerry’s’ they founded after being ‘silenced’ by Unilever over matters of social justice

The Guardian - UK

Ben & Jerry’s asks to ‘free’ itself from owner so it can ‘honour its mission’

Founder Ben Cohen says the company’s ‘voice has been muted’ and vows not to ‘be silent anymore’

The Independent UK

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Ben & Jerry’s founders call for ice cream brand to be ‘released’ from Magnum giants

Magnum stressed that Ben & Jerry’s is ‘not for sale’ and will remain part of the group.

The Independent UK

Ben & Jerry’s founders call for brand to be ‘released’ from parent firm Magnum

Magnum stressed that Ben & Jerry’s is ‘not for sale’ and will remain part of the group.

Evening Standard

Can a Brand Have a Conscience? Ben & Jerry's Stands Its Ground in Global Controversy

Ben & Jerry's reignites controversy by calling Israel's actions in Gaza 'genocide', clashing with parent company Unilever and facing backlash, arrests, and boycotts worldwide.

International Business Times UK

Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested

Ben Cohen was arrested after interrupting a hearing to protest the war in Gaza

Salon

‘They handled him like a rag doll’: RFK. Jr left jumping in shock as a ‘brave soul’ brings attention to his ethical depravity

It’s not every day you see a multimillionaire political heir get verbally body-slammed.

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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder arrested for Gaza protest at US Senate hearing

Ben Cohen and others interrupted RFK Jr at hearing to protest Israel’s Gaza blockade and Medicaid cuts

The Guardian - US

Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested after heckling Robert F. Kennedy Jr during pro-Palestine protest

‘You're killing poor kids in Palestine and paying for it by cutting Medicaid for kids in the United States,’ Ben Cohen heckled inside the US Capitol

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International Business Times UK

Quick Facts On Ben Cohen: Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Net Worth, Wife And What Got Him Arrested During Senate Hearing

Cohen's consistent admiration soon turned into a business idea, and along with his buddy Jerry, they founded an ice cream empire.

The Independent UK

Ben from Ben & Jerry’s ice cream arrested at Senate hearing protesting the killing of Gaza children with US bombs

The protest erupted as Robert F Kennedy was testifying

Al Jazeera

Ben & Jerry’s cofounder arrested at US Senate after protesting war in Gaza

Ben Cohen among seven people arrested after interrupting testimony by US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.

International Business Times UK

Unilever Threatens To Cut Ben & Jerry's £4m Funding Over Pro-Palestinian Stance and Anti-Trump Messaging

Unilever Ben & Jerry's parent company has threatened to cut funding over pro-Palestinian and anti-Trump messages.

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Fortune

Ben and Jerry sold out to Unilever 25 years ago—now they’re going to war

In a lawsuit, the ice cream company accuses parent company of interfering with its social activism.  The consumer giant calls the accusations “meritless.”

International Business Times UK

'We Need Them To Set Us Free': Ben & Jerry's Founders Ask Unilever To Sell Brand Back After 'Woke' CEO Axed

Ben Cohen's bold bid to buy back Ben & Jerry's from Unilever could shake up the ice cream world. Will his £850M dream melt or freeze out the corporate giant? #FreeBenAndJerrys

Evening Standard

Ben & Jerry’s claims boss fired by Unilever over political activism

The US brand said in a court filing that David Stever, who led the firm for almost two years, was removed from his post early this month.

International Business Times UK

Dave Stever Went from Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour Guide to CEO—So Why Did Unilever Just Fire Him?

Dave Stever, CEO at Ben & Jerry's, was fired by parent company Unilever, escalating a conflict over the ice cream maker's social mission.

The Independent UK

‘What goes around comes around’: Ben Cohen’s ex-wife reacts to split with Strictly star Kristina Rihanoff

‘I don’t want to make him look more stupid than he already does,’ said the photographer

The Fashion Central

Ben Cohen’s Ex-Wife Abby Breaks Silence After His Split from Kristina Rihanoff

Ben Cohen’s former wife, Abby Cohen, has subtly reacted to the rugby star’s split from Kristina Rihanoff—years after he left her for the Strictly Come Dancing pro.

The Fashion Central

Strictly Curse Strikes Again? Kristina Rihanoff Spotted Looking Glum After Ben Cohen Split

Kristina Rihanoff was seen looking downcast as she stepped out for the first time since her breakup with Ben Cohen.

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