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Ben & Jerry's Co-founder Resigns Amid Social Activism Dispute

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Ben & Jerry's Co-founder Resigns Amid Social Activism Dispute
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Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the company after 47 years, citing the loss of its independence to speak out on social issues due to its parent company Unilever’s restrictions, amid ongoing tensions over the brand’s political activism and recent corporate restructuring.

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  1. Jerry quits Ben & Jerry’s, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled  NewsNation
  2. Jerry of Ben & Jerry’s Resigns, Saying Company Has Been ‘Silenced’  The New York Times
  3. Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigns over dispute with owner Unilever  NPR
  4. Ben & Jerry's co-founder exits after feud with Unilever over Gaza  Reuters
  5. Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits over social activism row  BBC

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