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Rising tensions between Ben & Jerry’s and its parent company, Unilever, have culminated in the departure of Jerry Greenfield. 

Greenfield, one half of the founding duo behind the Vermont-based, mission-driven ice cream brand, announced that he is leaving the company after nearly five decades. In an open letter posted to X, he claims Unilever inhibited B&J’s “independence to pursue our values” in direct violation of its purchase agreement. 

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1. Lupini Bean Goes Mainstream As Brami Scales Protein Pasta In Mass, Club
2. Hain Celestial Plans Major Overhaul As Losses Widen Sharply
3. Calbee Takes Majority Stake in Hodo, Targeting U.S. Plant-based Growth
4. Fly By Jing Sidelines Spice With Latest Launch
5. CIVC Names Cybele Pascal CCO, Adds Lil Bucks As First CPG Client

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THC and CBD fueled the early growth of the cannabis beverage world, but today an expanding palette of cannabinoids is giving formulators license to design experiences that build a feeling and create distinct mood states. 

• Cannabis brand FABRIC’s Tom Eddleston, Magic Cactus founder Jonny Locarni and SōRSE Technology’s Michael Flemmens explore how minor cannabinoids and other emerging compounds are reshaping flavor, feel and functionality.
• The group discusses the science behind emulsions, stability and sourcing while sharing real-world lessons from building next-generation drinks. 

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