Unilever was accused of ‘taking the world for idiots’ by selling Magnum and Cornetto ice creams in Russia as ‘essential goods’. The consumer goods giant has not pulled products from the country, and is one of a few Western firms still trading there since February’s invasion of Ukraine. Global businesses have incurred huge costs by shutting up shop in Russia. Business as usual: Unilever has not pulled products from Russia, and is one of a few Western firms still trading there since February's invasion of UkraineUnilever boss Alan Jope said in March it would supply only ‘essential food and hygiene products’. But a report by the Moral Rating Agency (MRA), which exposes firms’ presence in Russia, says Unilever is still supplying ice cream.

Source: Daily Mail October 06, 2022 04:25 UTC