Anuradha Mittal, chair of Ben & Jerry's independent board, has stated she will not resign despite pressure from Unilever as it prepares to spin off its Magnum ice cream division. The dispute centers on governance issues and Ben & Jerry's outspoken political positions, particularly regarding Israel and Gaza. An audit of the Ben & Jerry's Foundation cited governance deficiencies, which Mittal dismissed as a manufactured attempt to undermine her and the board's authority. The feud between Ben & Jerry's and Unilever has intensified in recent years, with legal action and public statements highlighting deep divisions over the brand's social mission and political activism.