Ben & Jerry’s suppliers use migrant child labor, despite company's 'progressive' values

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Ben & Jerry’s is among the companies whose supply chains utilize migrant child labor, often in violation of child labor laws, despite the company’s self-proclaimed progressive values, and vowing to "honor and stand with" immigrants.

A New York Times expose, released earlier this week, interviewed more than 100 migrant children in more than 20 states, "who described jobs that were grinding them into exhaustion, and fears that they had become trapped in circumstances they never could have imagined." The report detailed children as young as 13, working 12-hour days, often overnight shifts before going to school during the day, in order to survive. 

The report said migrant children are employed in the supply chain for major companies like Walmart, Target, Whole Foods, Ford, General Motors and Ben & Jerry’s, among others. 

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Ben & Jerry's has been outspoken politically on controversial topics.  (iStock-Ben-Jerrys)

Ben & Jerry's, a self-described progressive company, told Fox News Digital it is "opposed to child labor," and has worked to ensure fair compensation and safety of farm workers. 

"Ben & Jerry’s is opposed to child labor of any kind whatsoever. The company has an established track record standing for justice and equity for all including five plus years with Milk with Dignity supporting migrant workers. The Milk with Dignity Standards Council ensures that farmworkers are fairly compensated for their labor, work in healthy conditions, and builds in additional safeguards for those who are 16 and 17," a spokesperson for the company said.

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