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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 says quitting company was ‘hardest decision’

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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

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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

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

Voices: Chill out, dudes – Ben and Jerry’s are getting their just desserts

COMMENT: After years of boardroom battles with Unilever, the founders of the world-beating ice-cream brand now want to take back control and re-establish a link with progressive, hippy culture – so why did they sell it for $300m in the first place, asks James Moore

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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

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

41 British companies profiting from 'destruction' of West Papua, study finds

Forty-one British companies, including household names like BP, Unilever and Barclays, are profiting from the “destruction” of West Papua, a new…

The National (Scotland)

'Are They Good Enough?': Unilever CEO Declares War on Mediocrity With Plan to Axe Up to 50 Executives

Unilever's CEO Fernando Fernandez is overhauling the leadership, refreshing 25 per cent of top managers, spinning off its ice-cream arm, and focusing investment on high-growth markets to reignite performance.

International Business Times UK

'Do not eat': Recall warnings at Tesco, Lidl, Iceland and other UK supermarkets

Products sold at Lidl, Tesco, Iceland and other UK supermarkets have been recalled, alongside broccoli potentially contaminated with botulism by…

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International Business Times UK

EuroMillions Result: 5 Stocks the £210M Lottery Winner Could Consider

French ticket-holder wins £210M EuroMillions on 19 Aug 2025, beating UK records. Grow wealth with AstraZeneca, Unilever, Shell, Microsoft, HSBC

Evening Standard

Minister ‘hugely disappointed’ as talks to agree UN plastics treaty fail

Emma Hardy said she is however ‘extremely proud’ of how UK negotiators worked tirelessly to seek an ambitious deal.

Evening Standard

UN plastic pollution talks fail again with negotiators rejecting draft treaties

Delegates were seeking to complete a legally binding international agreement during a 10-day conference in Geneva, Switzerland.

Evening Standard

Ice cream sales boost Unilever before spin-off later in 2025

The consumer goods giant said it is on track to float its ice cream business by mid-November.

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10 Brand Names That Are Actually Owned By the Same Company

Ever feel like you’re making diverse choices at the grocery store or pharmacy? In reality, many of the brands you think are competitors are actually owned by the same parent company. These corporate giants dominate entire industries, using multiple brand identities to give the illusion of variety. Once you understand…

Fortune

H2Ok Innovations raises $12 million Series A to make manufacturing more precise for big-name customers like Coca-Cola and Unilever

H2Ok Innovations raised a $12.42 million Series A, led by Greycroft, Fortune can exclusively report.

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7 Shampoo Brands Facing Consumer Lawsuits

Hair care should make you look better, not worse. Yet several major shampoo brands are now facing serious legal challenges from consumers who claim these products caused hair loss, scalp irritation, and other injuries. These lawsuits highlight growing concerns about potentially harmful ingredients in everyday hair care products.

Benzinga

Unilever To Acquire Men's Grooming Brand Dr. Squatch For $1.5 Billion Following Dollar Shave Club Setback

Unilever PLC (NYSE:UL) is acquiring personal care brand Dr. Squatch for $1.5 billion. This is the company’s next big bet on male grooming products after the deal with Dollar Shave Club fell flat in 2023, resulting in its sale to Nexus Capital Management.

Fortune

From AI to aerospace: Europe's most innovative companies shaping tomorrow

For the first time, Fortune analyzed the top companies across the continent in partnership with Statista to find the standouts that are driving progress with success.

International Business Times UK

'Made in America' or Made-Up? Several Brands Face Legal Fire Over Misleading Labels

Major companies like P&G and PepsiCo are being sued for misleading 'Made in America' claims to justify price hikes. Learn how to spot fakes and shop smarter.

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