Unilever is escalating its conflict with Ben & Jerry's by threatening to withdraw funding for the Ben & Jerry's Foundation unless the charity submits to an expedited audit of its donations. The ice cream company, known for its progressive values, has been vocal about social justice issues, which have sparked a lawsuit against Unilever for perceived attempts to silence its activism related to pro-Palestinian messages and police defunding. The foundation supports various social justice organizations, particularly in Vermont, where the brand was founded.
Unilever has threatened to withdraw funding from Ben & Jerry's Foundation, escalating tensions over the ice cream brand's progressive activism and a recent lawsuit.
The audit demands by Unilever come after Ben & Jerry's accused them of attempting to suppress its pro-Palestinian messaging and social justice advocacies.
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