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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 founder unveils new ice cream flavor for Palestine, hits out at Unilever for blocking it

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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

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Unilever reveals stronger than expected sales ahead of ice cream spin-off

Improving consumer demand in North America and increased pricing help boost sales over the third quarter of 2025.

Evening Standard

Unilever says ice cream spin-off delayed by US government shutdown

The company stressed it is still ‘confident’ of launching the demerger later this year despite the delay.

Evening Standard

SlimFast’s European arm sold after struggling to compete with weight-loss drugs

Typhoo tea owner Supreme acquires business from Irish nutrition and food firm Glanbia for £20m

The Guardian - UK

The alleged British links to mass deforestation and displacement in a conflict few have even heard of

UK banks, energy giants and arms exporters are at the heart of one of the world’s least-known human rights and environmental crises, our research has revealed.

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'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

Dollar Shave Club CEO says the company is returning to its irreverent roots after Unilever ‘neutered the voice of the brand’

Larry Bodner said post-acquisition, Unilever moved the brand away from its core values while also scaling back product quality.

Fortune

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

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

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.

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The Independent 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 Guardian - 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

Evening Standard

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.

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The National (Scotland)

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 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 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

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.

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.

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