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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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Lindt's Sweet Strategy: Avoiding Tariffs with European Supply

Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli has announced a strategic shift in its supply chain to sidestep Canadian tariffs imposed in response to U.S. customs duties. Previously, Lindt sourced 50% of its chocolates for Canada from the United States, with the remainder coming from Europe. However, to avoid the financial impact of these tariffs, the company plans to source 100% of its Canadian supply from Europe.

CEO Adalbert Lechner emphasized that this move ensures Lindt's business in Canada, one of its top ten markets, remains unaffected by the trade conflict. While transporting chocolates from Europe will be slightly more expensive, it is still more cost-effective than facing tariffs. Additionally, products labeled as "Made in Europe" may resonate better with Canadian consumers than those from the U.S.

Lindt has already built up inventories in Canada to facilitate this transition, which is expected to be completed by mid-year. This proactive approach highlights the company's commitment to maintaining its market position and delivering its beloved chocolates to Canadian customers without disruption.

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