Trending Now - Ben & Jerry’s Co-founder Advocates for the Brand's Independence

WHO:

Boston.com - Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, co-founders of Ben & Jerry's.

ABC News - Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's.

WHAT:

Boston.com - Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen expressed a desire for the company to regain its independence.

ABC News - Ben & Jerry's celebrated its annual Free Cone Day on April 12th, 2026.

WHERE:

Boston.com - The context of the statements relates to Ben & Jerry's, a company known for its ice cream products.

WHEN:

ABC News - Free Cone Day was celebrated on April 12th, 2026.

WHY:

Boston.com - Cohen stated that the company wanted to issue a post calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, which was prevented by Magnum, the parent company.

Boston.com - Cohen mentioned a desire to support student protesters, which was also not allowed by Magnum.

HOW:

Boston.com - Cohen indicated that the actions of Magnum, the parent company, restricted Ben & Jerry's ability to express its views publicly.

(UPDATED April 15, 2026 01:24 UTC)

Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, expressed a desire for the company to regain its independence during the celebration of Free Cone Day on Sunday. He highlighted that the parent company, Magnum, prevented Ben & Jerry's from issuing a statement calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and supporting student protesters. Cohen noted that these restrictions limited the company's ability to publicly express its views.