Ben & Jerry's Founder Quits

Digest more
Jerry quits Ben & Jerry’s, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled
“For more than 20 years under their ownership, Ben & Jerry’s stood up and spoke out in support of peace, justice and human rights, not as abstract concepts, but in relation to real events happening i...

Continue reading

Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Jerry Greenfield Quits, Says Social Activism ‘Silenced’ By Parent Company
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigns over dispute with owner Unilever
"We Need More Of This": People Are Sad But Applauding Jerry From Ben & Jerry's For Stepping Down From The Company After Being "Silenced" On Their Social Justice Stance
Ben & Jerry's has been urging to be allowed to operate independently since the brand became part of The Magnum Ice Cream Company through a Unilever de-merger.

Continue reading

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder explains partner’s exit from ice cream company
Ben explains why Jerry quit Ben & Jerry’s
Ben & Jerry's co-founder exits after feud with Unilever over Gaza
A spokesperson for Unilever and its Magnum Ice Cream Co said that it "disagrees with Greenfield's perspective and has sought to engage both co-founders in a constructive conversation on how to streng...

Continue reading

BreakingNews.ie · 2d
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder resigns amid spat over brand’s social activism
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Quits After 47 Years, Cites Loss of Independence Under Unilever

Jerry of Ben & Jerry’s Resigns, Saying Company Has Been ‘Silenced’

Jerry Greenfield said that the ice cream company, known for its activism, had been muzzled by Unilever, its parent company.

Chance the Rapper Shows Support After Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Leaves Over Political Views

Chance the Rapper praised Ben & Jerry’s after its co-founder, Jerry Greenfield, announced his decision to leave the ice cream company.

Why Jerry of Ben & Jerry’s left after 47 years: ‘The brand has been silenced’

“I can no longer, in good conscience, and after 47 years, remain an employee of Ben & Jerry’s,” Greenfield said in a letter posted on the website for the Free Ben & Jerry’s campaign. “Ben & Jerry’s has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power.”

Ben & Jerry’s corporate activism is the real deal

Nearly half a century after they started their brand, cofounders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, who resigned this week, have held to their progressive values.

Ben & Jerry are breaking up

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield has quit the ice cream brand amid a dispute with its British owner Unilever, according a post by the other co-founder Ben Cohen.
Feedback