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Ben & Jerry's has announced that its parent company, Unilever, has decided to remove CEO Dave Stever due to his commitment to the ice cream maker's social mission, escalating a dispute over the subsidiary's independence on social policy issues. In a court filing, Ben & Jerry's claimed Unilever reprimanded Stever for supporting its social goals and has hindered its initiatives, including honoring Black History Month. The dispute continues as Ben & Jerry's seeks legal action against Unilever's attempts to undermine its independent board and social activism.
Source: YAHOO