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| Ben and Jerry’s accuses Unilever of muzzling it over Trump mention, in latest tensions over social policies |
| 2025-01-27 |
| [IsraelTimes] Ben & Jerry’s ratchets up its censorship lawsuit against Unilever, accusing its parent company of suppressing a social policy statement the ice cream maker wanted to release because it mentioned US President Donald Trump. No doubt they did, because Ben and Jerry are self-righteous fools who insist on their right to display that fact for all to see. The allegation comes in an amended complaint filed in Manhattan federal court, where Ben & Jerry’s in November accused Unilever of silencing attempts to express its pro-Palestinian stance and call for an end military aid to Israel, and threatening to dismantle its independent board.Ben & Jerry’s wants a court order freeing the board to continue oversight of its social mission, and requiring Unilever to honor its commitment to make $25 million of payments to groups chosen by the ice cream company. Unilever and Ben & Jerry’s do not immediately respond to requests for comment. Both companies have been publicly at odds since 2021 when Ben & Jerry’s decided to stop selling Cherry Garcia, Chubby Hubby and other ice cream flavors in the West Bank because it was inconsistent with the company’s values. Related: Unilever 11/16/2024 Ben & Jerry's sues Unilever, accusing it of silencing pro-Palestinian stance on Gaza Unilever 08/09/2024 Ad Group 'Discontinuing' GARM Initiative Following Elon Musk Lawsuit - Business Insider Unilever 06/28/2024 Transatlanticist with good hands. What else is known about the new NATO Secretary General |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #8 49 Pan, the merger agreement specifies that Ben & Jerry’s board retains control of the social mission, while Unilever controls the financial side. It’s been a quarter century, and they’ve only noticed problems in the last few years. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2025-01-27 20:51 |
| #7 Ben & Jerry haven't died of AIDS? Huh. |
| Posted by: Woodrow 2025-01-27 20:43 |
| #6 When you sell the company, you sell the rights for the company's public position. These two yahoos need to leave. |
| Posted by: 49 Pan 2025-01-27 20:02 |
| #5 B&J now known as BJ |
| Posted by: Mercutio 2025-01-27 11:39 |
| #4 Would not be surprised to see Unilever’s Board decide to shut down B&J. Without warning. Refuse to buy their crap. |
| Posted by: USN, Ret. 2025-01-27 10:04 |
| #3 Whoever decided B&J was a good acquisition is long gone and has dropped that bullet off their CV. |
| Posted by: Super Hose 2025-01-27 09:41 |
| #2 Unilever basically told B&J the very next time they spoke up was gonna be a stomp. Guess what, it's very next time. |
| Posted by: ed in texas 2025-01-27 08:23 |
| #1 I bought a Cherry Garcia at the local Gristedes back in the day. It was horrible - wildly over flavored. So disappointed. |
| Posted by: Ululating Platypus 2025-01-27 03:46 |