- Ben & Jerry's has accused its parent company Unilever of forcibly removing CEO David Stever.
- An independent board, formed following the merger in 2000, alleges Unilever's actions violate the merger agreement by attempting to “silence” it.
- The independent board claims Unilever made the decision to remove Mr Stever without consultation and attempted to force the board's approval.
- Ben & Jerry's has a history of activism, supporting causes like climate action, refugee rights, and LGBTQ+ rights.
- This incident follows previous clashes including a dispute over Ben & Jerry's stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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