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https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/jerry-quits-ben-jerrys-independence-social-issues-stifled-125653543https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/ben-jerrys-cofounder-leaves-business-after-47-years-claiming-hes-been-silenced-unileverhttps://nypost.com/2025/09/17/business/ben-amp-jerrys-co-founder-jerry-greenfield-resigns-citing-loss-of-independence-under-unilever/
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  • Unilever's governance pressures erode Ben & Jerry's independence, with Greenfield framing the move as a loss of the brand's activist identity.
  • Ben & Jerry's was positioned to spin off as part of Magnum but remained under Unilever, complicating independence ambitions.
  • The exit highlights ongoing tensions, with Greenfield leaving while Cohen stays involved, signaling continued activism under new governance.

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Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled

Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's, saying its independence on social issues has been stifled

Ben & Jerry's cofounder leaves business after 47 years, claiming he's been 'silenced' by Unilever

Ben & Jerry's cofounder leaves business after 47 years, claiming he's been 'silenced' by Unilever

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigns citing loss of independence under parent company

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigns citing loss of independence under parent company

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield quits, saying brand ‘silenced’ on social issues | CNN Business

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield quits, saying brand ‘silenced’ on social issues | CNN Business

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits and accuses Unilever of ‘silencing’ social activism

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits and accuses Unilever of ‘silencing’ social activism

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield quits over social activism row with Unilever

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield quits over social activism row with Unilever

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits amid feud with Unilever over Gaza conflict

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits amid feud with Unilever over Gaza conflict

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits and accuses distribution company of ‘silencing’ brand's social activism

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits and accuses distribution company of ‘silencing’ brand's social activism

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Greenfield 'heartbroken' as he quits after 47 years amid row with Unilever

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Greenfield 'heartbroken' as he quits after 47 years amid row with Unilever

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigns, claiming parent company Unilever 'silenced' its campaigning

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigns, claiming parent company Unilever 'silenced' its campaigning

Jerry quits Ben and Jerry’s ice cream over his political views

Jerry quits Ben and Jerry’s ice cream over his political views

The Jerry from Ben & Jerry's has quit after 47 years — and is criticizing parent company Unilever on his way out

The Jerry from Ben & Jerry's has quit after 47 years — and is criticizing parent company Unilever on his way out

Jerry of Ben & Jerry's steps down from ice cream company – DW – 09/17/2025

Jerry of Ben & Jerry's steps down from ice cream company – DW – 09/17/2025

Business live: Ben & Jerry’s co-founder resigns over loss of independence

Business live: Ben & Jerry’s co-founder resigns over loss of independence

The 'Jerry' in Ben & Jerry's Is Quitting

The 'Jerry' in Ben & Jerry's Is Quitting

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