Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigned from the ice cream company on September 17, 2025, after nearly 50 years. His departure deepens the rift with parent company Unilever, citing a loss of independence.
Greenfield stated that Unilever had silenced the company's ability to speak up on global issues, including the conflict in Gaza. He expressed profound disappointment, concluding that the independence, which was the basis of their sale to Unilever, is now gone.
This resignation is a significant blow to Ben & Jerry's brand identity and highlights ongoing governance tensions. Unilever, which is spinning off its ice cream business, stated it disagreed with Greenfield's perspective and remains committed to Ben & Jerry's unique three-part mission.
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