Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Quits, Citing Unilever’s “Silencing” of Social Activism
Co-founder Jerry Greenfield has announced his resignation from Ben & Jerry’s after 47 years, citing concerns over the company’s diminished ability to address social issues. Greenfield expressed that the brand’s voice has been suppressed due to pressure from its parent company, Unilever. His letter indicates a feeling that Ben & Jerry’s has been silenced and sidelined by those in power.