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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 resigned due to disagreements with Unilever over the company's social activism and independence, highlighting ongoing tensions since Unilever's acquisition in 2000. Greenfield criticized the company's silencing of social issues, and the founders have been pushing for the sale of the company to preserve its social mission, amid a broader conflict over control and values.

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

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