American ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's said Tuesday it is suing its parent company Unilever to block a move that would see its product sold in West Bank settlements, which would run counter to its values.
The Vermont-based ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s is suing its corporate parent Unilever over a plan that would allow its product to be sold in east Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank.
By Michelle Toh, CNN Business Ben & Jerry’s is suing its parent company in an attempt to cancel the sale of its business in Israel to a local partner that would continue to distribute its products in the West Bank.
The Vermont-based ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s is suing its corporate parent Unilever over a plan that would allow its product to be sold in east Jerusalem and the
Ben & Jerry's filed a lawsuit in federal court against its parent company, Unilever, to try and stop the sale of its Israeli business to a local licensee.
Ice cream maker calls parent company's deal to keep pints on shelves in the occupied West Bank a breach of a licensing agreement and a threat to its "social integrity."
