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'Sweet resistance' among pitches for Ben Cohen's new Gaza-themed watermelon ice cream

In previous years, the ice cream company has used its platform to highlight issues like marriage equality, the refugee crisis and climate change.

Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, poses with a sign as he protests against the Magnum Ice Cream Company capital markets day, outside a hotel in Grosvenor Square, in London, Britain September 9, 2025.
 Netflix & Chill Ice Cream by Ben & Jerry’s

Ben & Jerry’s board denounces ‘genocide in Gaza’ in ice-cream maker’s latest salvo against Israel

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After Strauss: Another food giant raises prices by up to 16%

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Ben & Jerry's says parent company Unilever muzzled its Gaza position


Ben & Jerry's, Unilever talks on out-of-court deal on Israeli dispute break down

The Burlington, Vermont-based Ben & Jerry's said last year it was ending sales in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories because it was "inconsistent" with its values.

Ben & Jerry's ice cream (Illustrative)

Unilever’s sale of Ben & Jerry’s: A corporate cop out - opinion

Outsourcing Unilever’s Ben & Jerry’s corporate and social responsibilities to a third party falls far short of standing proudly in support of Israel and its citizens.

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Stop celebrating ‘victory’ over Ben & Jerry’s - opinion

The ice cream saga began when the board of B&J ruled that its ice cream could no longer be sold across the Green Line – that’s to say, to Israelis living there.

 ICE CREAM is on display at the Ben & Jerry’s factory near Kiryat Malachi.

Ben & Jerry's sues parent Unilever to block sale of Israeli business

The multi-national ice cream company said its board voted 5-2 to sue, with the two Unilever appointees dissenting.

Ben and Jerry Ice Cream claims "Voting is in good taste"

Lessons of Ben & Jerry's: Boycotting Israel isn't low-risk - opinion

Businesses should follow a similar model to ensure they aren’t hijacked by antisemitic actors such as what occurred with Ben & Jerry’s.

 ICE CREAM is on display at the Ben & Jerry’s factory near Kiryat Malachi.

Ben & Jerry’s: Israel boycott intact, local brand not part of company

Last July, the company stated that it would no longer allow its products to be distributed to Israelis in the West Bank and east Jerusalem.

BEN & JERRY'S has succumbed to BDS pressure and will no longer sell its ice cream in the West Bank

Ben & Jerry's cancels plan to stop sales in Israel

Last year, Ben & Jerry's announced it would stop sales in east Jerusalem and the West Bank.

 An ice cream assembly line at the Ben & Jerry's factory near Kiryat Malachi, July 2021

Two scoops, one story: Dispute over claim Ben & Jerry's makes workers watch videos on Israel

It remains a point of contention whether Israel lecture videos are part of mandatory job training, but all parties agree Ben & Jerry’s does provide lectures on the subject to employees.

Ben & Jerry's ice cream (Illustrative)

Unilever shareholder sues over Ben & Jerry's Israel boycott

Ben & Jerry's announced last July it would stop selling its products in the West Bank and parts of east Jerusalem.

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Letters to the Editor April 20, 2022: Russian hypocrisy

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say

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