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Jerry Greenfield Quits Ben & Jerry’s After 47 Years, Citing Unilever “Silencing” Over Gaza

  Unilever and Ben & Jerry's have clashed since 2021, when the ice cream maker said it would stop sales in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield has resigned after nearly five decades at the iconic ice cream brand, deepening a long-running feud with parent company Unilever over its stance on the Gaza conflict. In an open letter shared by partner Ben Cohen, Greenfield said the company’s independence — enshrined in its 2000 merger agreement with Unilever — had eroded, leaving its social mission “silenced.” The rift traces back to 2021, when Ben & Jerry’s halted sales in Israeli-occupied West Bank settlements, a move Unilever opposed. The dispute escalated as the brand’s social mission board described Israel’s war on Gaza as “genocide,” a rare position for a major U.S. company. Unilever’s ice cream division, Magnum, thanked Greenfield for his contributions but rejected his claims, saying it sought constructive dialogue to preserve the...

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Healthy Kids' Meals and Snacks: Wholesome and Easy Recipes

 

Turkey and Pasta Ranch Salad

 Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta (about 5 ounces)
  • 2 medium sweet peppers, chopped
  • 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 yellow summer squash, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup peppercorn ranch salad dressing
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well.
  • Place pasta, vegetables, turkey and parsley in a large bowl; toss with dressing and salt. Sprinkle with cheese.


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