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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Josie Clarke

Supermarket to stop selling Israeli carrots and Russian vodka in new ‘peace’ policy

Items will be phased out from Co-op stores and products, with the process commencing this month - (Getty Images/iStock)

Co-op is set to remove products, including Israeli carrots and Russian vodka, from its shelves as part of a new policy aimed at boycotting goods from "countries of concern".

The supermarket chain announced it will cease sourcing relationships with nations where there are "internationally recognised community-wide human rights abuses and violations of international law," stating the move is intended to "support peace and co-operation."

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