Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigned after nearly 50 years, citing a growing rift with parent company Unilever over its stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Greenfield's departure follows Ben & Jerry's 2021 decision to halt sales in Israeli settlements, a move Unilever opposed. The disagreement highlights tension between Ben & Jerry's commitment to social activism and Unilever's business interests, particularly ahead of Unilever's planned ice cream division listing. Greenfield expressed disappointment that Ben & Jerry's independence, a key factor in the Unilever acquisition, had been compromised.

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