Ben & Jerry's accuses Unilever of censorship over Trump, seeking court order and $25 million

From Investing.com: 2025-01-24 21:00:31

Ben & Jerry’s escalated its lawsuit against Unilever, accusing the parent company of blocking a social policy statement mentioning Trump. The U.S. ice cream maker seeks a court order to uphold its independent board and $25 million in payments. Unilever plans to spin out its ice cream business, but the lawsuit may complicate the process.

In an amended complaint, Ben & Jerry’s alleged Unilever’s ice cream chief barred a post mentioning Trump. The company resisted Unilever’s opposition to payments supporting Palestinian human rights. Despite the conflict, Ben & Jerry’s remains committed to its socially conscious mission since its founding in 1978.

Unilever’s portfolio includes brands like Dove, Hellmann’s, and Vaseline. The lawsuit highlights tensions between the companies since Ben & Jerry’s decision to stop selling ice cream in the Israeli-occupied West Bank in 2021. The outcome of the legal battle could impact Unilever’s plans to streamline its product offerings.



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