"That independence existed in no small part because of the unique merger agreement Ben and I negotiated with Unilever, one that enshrined our social mission and values in the company's governance structure in perpetuity. It's profoundly disappointing to come to the conclusion that that independence, the very basis of our sale to Unilever, is gone."
"Standing up for the values of justice, equity, and our shared humanity has never been more important, and yet Ben & Jerry's has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power,"
"It's easy to stand up and speak out when there's nothing at risk. The real test of values is when times are challenging and you have something to lose."
"at a time when our country's current administration is attacking civil rights, voting rights, the rights of immigrants, women and the LGBTQ community."
Jerry Greenfield is leaving Ben & Jerry's after 47 years, citing a loss of the brand's independence under parent company Unilever. Ben & Jerry's alleged that its CEO was unlawfully removed by Unilever in retaliation for the company's social and political activism. The original merger agreement with Unilever was intended to enshrine the company's social mission and governance protections in perpetuity. Greenfield stated that the company's ability to speak on peace, justice and human rights has been stifled, and that independence has been eroded amid current political attacks on civil and voting rights and other marginalized groups.
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