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Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Suddenly Quits Iconic Ice Cream Maker

Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Suddenly Quits Iconic Ice Cream Maker

Summary

Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, announced his decision to leave the company. He claims that Unilever, the parent company, broke a promise to maintain Ben & Jerry's independence, which was crucial to their social mission.

Key Facts

  • Jerry Greenfield is one of the co-founders of the ice cream company Ben & Jerry's.
  • Greenfield has decided to leave Ben & Jerry's after 47 years.
  • He accuses Unilever, which owns Ben & Jerry's, of not keeping the company independent as promised.
  • Unilever bought Ben & Jerry's in 2000, assuring it could continue its social and activist work.
  • Greenfield emphasizes the importance of an agreement that included the company's social mission in its governance.
  • The decision to leave was difficult and disappointing for Greenfield.
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