Tue, 21-Oct-2025

To end the BDS controversy, Unilever buys Ben & Jerry’s Israeli operations

Unilever

Unilever sells Ben & Jerry’s ice cream business in Israel to a local licensee for an undisclosed sum. The deal aims to smooth over a potentially damaging diplomatic row over the company’s political stance. Last year, Unilever announced it would stop marketing products in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories. Unilever (ULVR.L) on Wednesday sold its Ben … Read more

McDonald’s to reopen in Russia from June 12 under local licensee

McDonald’s Russia has announced that restaurants would reopen to the public on June 12th. After the chain was sold to a local licensee, it will operate under a new brand that will be separate from the main firm. The fast-food chain is selling its restaurants in Russia, because of the invasion of Ukraine. It brings … Read more