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Ben & Jerry’s faces class action over claims of child labour in supply chain
21/03/2023
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Ben & Jerry’s is facing a class action lawsuit alleging a breach of consumer trust following reports of child labour in the socially conscious company’s supply chain. The company says it strongly opposes child labour.

A New York Times investigation last month reported on the alleged exploitation of thousands of migrant children forced to work in dangerous jobs that violate child labour laws.