Oct. 29 (UPI) -- The co-founder of Ben & Jerry's ice cream claimed its parent company blocked launch of its new "solidarity with Palestine" ice cream flavor.

Ben Cohen, one of the two Ben & Jerry co-founders, accused Unilver management Tuesday of a growing trend of "corporate butt kissing" to federal authorities, including U.S. President Donald Trump.

Cohen said he will independently produce the new watermelon-flavored sorbet under his "Ben's Best" line.

Magnum Ice Cream Company, Unilever's ice cream unit, said it determined "now is not the right time to invest in developing this product."

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