Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits over social activism row
Summary
Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, has left the company after nearly 50 years. His departure follows disagreements with parent company Unilever over the ice cream company's involvement in social activism. The conflict began when Ben & Jerry's decided to stop selling products in Israeli settlements, leading to a series of disputes with Unilever.Key Facts
- Jerry Greenfield co-founded Ben & Jerry's, an ice cream company known for promoting social and political causes.
- He left the company due to disagreements with Unilever about social activism.
- The controversy started in 2021 when Ben & Jerry's stopped selling in Israeli settlements.
- Unilever bought Ben & Jerry's 25 years ago, agreeing to protect its social activism mission.
- In March, Ben & Jerry's CEO was removed by Unilever, which the company claimed violated a merger deal.
- Unilever disagrees with Greenfield’s stance and tried to have discussions to resolve the issues.
- Ben & Jerry's previously criticized President Trump, leading to tension with Unilever.
- Co-founder Ben Cohen was arrested during a protest concerning US aid to Israel.
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