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'I'm Glad We're Both Standing Up For The Values Of Ben & Jerry's,' Ice Cream Co-Founder Reacts To Partner's Exit

Ben Jerry's ice cream co-founder Ben Cohen said that his long-term business partner, Jerry Greenfield, was "torn apart" by his decision to leave the company they founded. Greenfield departed the ice cream company in mid-September following pressure from parent company Unilever (NYSE:UL) to remain quiet about his values.

Benzinga · Oct 1, 2025

Dollar Shave Club CEO says the company is returning to its irreverent roots after Unilever ‘neutered the voice of the brand’

Larry Bodner said post-acquisition, Unilever moved the brand away from its core values while also scaling back product quality.

Fortune · Sep 30, 2025

Ben & Jerry's Co-Founder Resigns In Protest As Politics Continue To Influence Corporate Exits

Ben Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield shocked the business world this week when he resigned, saying parent company Unilever (NYSE:UL) had stifled the brand's once fierce independence on social issues.

Benzinga · Sep 20, 2025

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Greenfield leaves ice cream brand due clash with Unilever on social issues

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield is leaving the ice cream brand after 47 years, saying that the independence it once had to speak up on social issues has been stifled by parent company Unilever

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder says quitting company was ‘hardest decision’

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The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits, accusing Unilever of silencing social mission

Jerry Greenfield says he cannot ‘in good conscience’ continue and says company has lost its independence

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2025

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder resigns amid spat over brand’s social activism

Jerry Greenfield is leaving after 47 years in a long-running dispute with UK owner Unilever.

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2025

Ben and Jerry's co-founder steps down after firm 'silenced' by parent company

ONE of the co-founders of American ice cream brand Ben and Jerry’s has announced his departure after 47 years

The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2025

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

‘Heartbroken’ Jerry Greenfield says company’s activism ‘sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power’

The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2025

Voices: Chill out, dudes – Ben and Jerry’s are getting their just desserts

COMMENT: After years of boardroom battles with Unilever, the founders of the world-beating ice-cream brand now want to take back control and re-establish a link with progressive, hippy culture – so why did they sell it for $300m in the first place, asks James Moore

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025