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Right-wing contenders to be next PM threaten to ditch landmark climate commitment

Groups representing Unilever and Amazon say long-term targets will boost investment and provide jobs

The Belgian-based Barry Callebaut factory - which produces chocolate for Hershey, Mondelez, Nestle and Unilever - has suspended operations after salmonella bacteria was found in its factories

Firm says it does not agree with parent company’s decision to sell off brand’s Israeli business

Reuters Hyundai, Affiliates Plan To Set Up New Company In US:

Yesterday Unilever plc (NYSE:UL) sold its Ben & Jerry’s business in Israel to Avi Zinger, the current Israel-based licensee.  Under the terms of Unilever’s acquisition agreement of Ben & Jerry’s in 2000, Ben & Jerry’s was granted rights to make decisions about its social mission. Still, Unilever reserved primary responsibility for financial and operational…

Deal means that the ice cream will be sold in settlements in occupied Palestinian land, despite the brand’s opposition.

Research ‘exposes litany of misleading claims’ by household names, including Coca-Cola and Unilever

Move follows ice-cream brand’s decision to stop selling in Palestinian territories as it was ‘inconsistent’ with its values