Ben & Jerry’s Cofounder Quits—What Was He Silenced From Saying?

Ben & Jerry’s Cofounder Quits—What Was He Silenced From Saying?

Who would’ve thought that the wildest drama at Ben & Jerry’s wouldn’t involve a new ice cream flavor—unless it’s called “Corporate Crunch”? After nearly half a century of swirling activism and dairy-rich dreams, Jerry Greenfield just handed in his waffle cone—er, resignation—because Big Daddy Unilever apparently wants their ice cream without the side of social justice . I mean, is nothing sacred? Will Chunky Monkey still rebel or is it going corporate vanilla now? Sometimes it feels like the only thing chill in the freezer aisle is the ice cream itself… Ready to scoop up the juicy bits behind Jerry’s exit and whether your next pint comes with a conscience—or just sprinkles? LEARN MORE.

Ben & Jerry’s cofounder Jerry Greenfield resigned after 47 years due to parent company Unilever’s suppression of the brand’s social activism, which he believes violates the company’s founding values. What do you think?

“I thought I tasted less Jerry.”

Emma Nye, Error Calculator


“I guess Unilever just isn’t the cool, edgy holding company it used to be.”

Levi Pittman, Condiment Bottler


“I’m just glad Cherry Garcia isn’t alive to see this.”

Tristan Beal, Microwave Technician

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