Unilever Sells Ben & Jerry’s Ice-Cream Business in Israel

Unilever PLC mentioned it has offered its Ben & Jerry’s enterprise in Israel to the native licensee, looking for to finish a controversy that has buffeted the corporate since final 12 months, when the model mentioned it will cease promoting its merchandise in Jewish settlements situated in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and contested East Jerusalem.

The transfer is the most recent improvement in a public rift between the ice-cream model’s impartial board and its company guardian. It may relieve strain Unilever has confronted from politicians and buyers over Ben & Jerry’s stance on the difficulty.