New York — American ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's announced its parent company Unilever on Tuesday. He appealed and announced that it would prevent the company's products from being sold in the West Bank village. After London-based Unilever announced last week that it had sold its stake in the ice cream brandto an Israeli license, the company, known for its political activities, took extraordinary steps to seek an injunction. I took it. Holder Avi Zinger.
According to a complaint filed in the US District Court, legal action was "essential to protecting brand and social integrity. Ben&Jerry's built over decades. I've done it. "
Unilever's decision was "made without the consent of Ben&Jerry's Independent Directors," a merger that gave the Board the ability to protect the values and reputation of its founders. The complaint said it was against the agreement.
We continue to believe that Ben&Jerry's values for ice cream sold in the occupied Palestinian Territories are inconsistent.
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— Ben&Jerry's (@benandjerrys)June 29, 2022
This year , Vermont-basedBen&Jerry's has announced that it will not sell ice cream on Israeli-occupied Palestinian territory. It was seized by the Jewish state in 1967. "It's inconsistent with our values," he said, but plans to continue selling products in Israel.
However, Ginger continued to produce ice cream at his factory outside Tel Aviv and distributed it to Israeli settlements against Ben.&Jerry's decision.
Hundreds of thousands of Jewish settlers live in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, a community widely considered illegal under international law.
Last year, Palestinians supported the company's move and were considered a victory for theBDS movement. It demands a boycott of the Jewish state, withdrawal of investment, and sanctions. Described as Palestinian abuse.
Founded in the United States in 1978, Ben&Jerry's is known for advocating for progressive movements such as environmental protection and promoting human rights, supporting and protesting the movement. We frequently release special ice cream flavors to help you.
Last week, Unilever, who said it had "never expressed support" for the BDS movement, defended its right to execute the deal.
"As stated in the statement on June 29, Unilever had the right to conclude this deal. The deal has already been completed," the company said on Tuesday, "in dispute. I will not comment on the proceedings. "
Israel welcomed Unilever's move as a victory for the ongoing campaign against the BDS movement.
Ben&When Jerry's was sold, the two companies agreed that the independent board of ice cream makers was free to carry out their social mission, but Unilever was financially and operational. Has the final say on the decision.
Israel-based American Quality Products Ltd owner Zinger told Unilever and Ben & Jerry's in a US federal court in March that they violated US and Israeli law. I sued over the termination of the business relationship with Israel. ..
Ginger's legal team said Unilever's recent decision was part of the settlement. He thanked Unilever for solving the problem and taking a "strong and principled position" against BDS. "There is no room for discrimination in the commercial sale of ice cream," Ginger said.
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