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Ben & Jerry's Files Lawsuit Against Unilever Over Trump Criticism Ban Amid Planned Spinoff

Ben & Jerry's accuses Unilever of preventing it from criticizing Trump as it prepares for a spinoff, raising concerns over social activism.

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The allegations come as many companies have changed their social policies, including scrapping Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives since Trump began his second term in office.
Ben & Jerry's accuses parent company Unilever of silencing Trump criticism
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Ben & Jerry’s accusations came in its lawsuit seeking to stop Unilever’s alleged efforts to dismantle its independent board and end its social activism.
Ben & Jerry’s accuses parent Unilever of banning it from criticizing Trump
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Many companies have altered social policies, including on diversity, or appeared to show deference toward Trump since he began his second White House term.
Ben & Jerry's says parent Unilever mandating silence on Trump
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Updated: Feb 15th, 2025, 3:28 PM ET

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In a lawsuit filed on Feb. 13, 2025, Ben & Jerry's claims Unilever is silencing its criticism of President Trump, as the company prepares to spin off its ice cream brands later this year. Ben & Jerry's alleges Unilever's ice cream chief, Peter ter Kulve, imposed this ban due to company restructuring, creating a 'new dynamic.' Legal tensions between the two have been ongoing, particularly since Ben & Jerry's halted sales in the Israeli-occupied West Bank. The planned spinoff will occur in Amsterdam as Unilever simplifies its brand portfolio.

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