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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder claims Unilever blocked the brand’s Palestine-themed ice cream

Ice cream company co-founder Ben Cohen is remaining defiant and says he will produce the product independently

The Independent UK

Ben & Jerry’s owner stopped brand developing flavour for peace in Gaza

Exclusive: Co-founder accuses ice-cream brand’s parent of taking part in ‘corporate butt kissing’ of Donald Trump

The Guardian - UK

'I'm Glad We're Both Standing Up For The Values Of Ben & Jerry's,' Ice Cream Co-Founder Reacts To Partner's Exit

Ben Jerry's ice cream co-founder Ben Cohen said that his long-term business partner, Jerry Greenfield, was "torn apart" by his decision to leave the company they founded. Greenfield departed the ice cream company in mid-September following pressure from parent company Unilever (NYSE:UL) to remain quiet about his values.

Benzinga

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Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Resigns In Protest As Politics Continue To Influence Corporate Exits

Ben Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield shocked the business world this week when he resigned, saying parent company Unilever (NYSE:UL) had stifled the brand's once fierce independence on social issues.

Benzinga

Why Jerry Quits Ben & Jerry's: 5 Signs It May Be Time for You to Do the Same

After 47 years with Ben & Jerry's, co-founder Jerry Greenfield has stepped down. His decision highlights an important truth: sometimes it's not about waiting for retirement — it's about recognizing the signs that it's time to quit.

Kiplinger

When even Ben & Jerry’s can’t speak out, it’s clear: the era of corporate responsibility is over

Jerry himself has left the ice-cream company, alleging it had been silenced. He’s yet another casualty of corporate kowtowing

The Guardian - US

Jerry of Ben & Jerry fame has resigned from his role with the ice cream giant

Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, has resigned from his role as brand ambassador following a public dispute with parent company Unilever over the conflict in Gaza. Greenfield stated he could no longer remain an employee after 47 years, claiming Ben & Jerry's had been 'silenced' by Unilever regarding…

The Independent UK

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Magnum Responds After Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Quits Over ‘Silenced’ Social Mission

Jerry Greenfield has clashed with Unilever in recent years over the ice cream company’s stance on Gaza.

Pedestrian.tv

Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Quits in Fury at Unilever 'Silencing' Ice Cream Brand's Activism

Ben & Jerry's co-founder, Jerry Greenfield, officially left the ice cream company. Netizens who support his decision said that he should now start another ice cream firm.

International Business Times UK

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 says quitting company was ‘hardest decision’

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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

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

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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 Independent 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’

Evening Standard

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.

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The Independent UK

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.

Salon

Ben & Jerry's co-founder arrested

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

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.

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.”

Salon

Ben & Jerry's takes on Unilever

"Ben & Jerry's is an important part of the ice cream business, and it's not for sale"

Salon

Ben & Jerry’s endorses Kamala Harris

The flavor is inspired by Harris' viral "coconut tree" quote, which quickly turned into a meme across social media

Fortune

Unilever has settled its battle with Ben & Jerry’s over West Bank ice cream—but the minefield of doing business in Israel remains

The saga shows the perils of a multinational conglomerate wrestling political headwinds in an age of intense brand sensitivity.

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