New York (CNN Business) Ben & Jerry's will no longer sell ice cream in occupied Palestinian territories, saying it's inconsistent with the values of the socially conscious brand. The ice cream company, which is owned by Unilever, has been doing business in Israel since 1987But the brand has come under scrutiny for its relationships in Israel in recent years as tensions in the region have flared up. The company has called on the United States to end white supremacy and launched a podcast on racism in America last year. In December 2020, Ben & Jerry's unveiled a Colin Kaepernick-inspired nondairy ice cream flavor called "Change the Whirled." Fans have taken the company to task for doing business in Israel — especially in West Bank settlements, considered illegal under international law — arguing it doesn't align with Ben & Jerry's liberal image.

Source: CNN July 19, 2021 20:03 UTC