Ben & Jerry's Cofounder Resigns Over Parent Company's Suppression of Social Activism
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The Onion Staff
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Summary
Ben & Jerry's cofounder Jerry Greenfield resigns 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. The resignation highlights the tension between corporate ownership and the ice cream company's long-standing commitment to social justice causes.
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He believes the suppression violates the company's founding values
The resignation highlights the tension between corporate ownership and the ice cream company's long-standing commitment to social justice causes
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