‚Hypocritical‘: Ben & Jerry’s sued over child labor, after attempted Israel boycott – Class action lawsuit alleges ice cream maker misled consumers about ethical commitments after report reveals underage workers in supply chain; company’s anti-Israel board stays mum | Timesofisrael

NEW YORK — Ben & Jerry’s has been hit with a class action lawsuit and charges of hypocrisy for the use of child labor in its supply chain, despite the ice cream maker’s declared commitment to social justice causes, an image it holds up as a key part of its branding.
The company’s involvement with child labor came to light shortly after it settled a high-profile legal battle with its parent firm over an attempted boycott against Israel, which Israel supporters viewed as prejudiced. The Ben & Jerry’s board responsible for the boycott has stayed mum about the labor issue, while its leader has continued to take shots at Israel.