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Ben Cohen Slams Magnum Ice Cream Over Activism Blockade

4/15/2026

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Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, criticized Magnum Ice Cream Co. for hindering activism during Free Cone Day.
He called for Magnum to sell the company to socially-minded investors.
Cohen alleged Magnum blocked posts supporting Black History Month and a Gaza ceasefire.
Jerry Greenfield, Cohen's partner, resigned in September 2025.
Magnum responded that Ben & Jerry's is not for sale and remains committed to its mission.

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Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, criticized Magnum Ice Cream Co. for hindering activism during Free Cone Day.
He called for Magnum to sell the company to socially-minded investors.
Cohen alleged Magnum blocked posts supporting Black History Month and a Gaza ceasefire.
Jerry Greenfield, Cohen's partner, resigned in September 2025.
Magnum responded that Ben & Jerry's is not for sale and remains committed to its mission.