Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen has accused parent company Unilever of blocking a proposed ice cream flavor intended to show support for the Palestinian people. The flavor, which had been approved by Ben & Jerry's independent board, was ultimately not pursued by Unilever, leading Cohen to call the move a 'corporate attack on free speech.' Cohen has since launched a campaign to pressure Unilever to sell Ben & Jerry's to socially minded investors, arguing the brand can no longer fulfill its mission of social activism under Unilever's ownership. Despite past initiatives supporting various causes, Cohen now plans to create a pro-Palestinian flavor independently, inviting public input and focusing on themes of peace and dignity.