Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield said Wednesday he is leaving the ice-cream brand after 47 years, according to The Wall Street Journal. He cited Unilever’s undermining of its independence and social mission. Greenfield said Ben & Jerry’s has been "silenced" to avoid upsetting those in power, according to a message shared on Ben Cohen’s social media accounts. The departure follows years of disputes with Unilever over activism, including Ben & Jerry’s statements on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Cohen said he will remain involved, pledging to fight for the brand’s independence. Greenfield’s exit comes as Unilever prepares to spin off its ice-cream unit, Magnum Ice Cream Company, with listings planned in Amsterdam, London, and New York this November.
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