Medications

VASELINE

Based in the UK, Unilever is one of the world's largest companies producing food and fast-moving consumer goods (home and personal care products). The Ben & Jerry's ice cream brand joined Unilever in 2000. In 2021, Ben & Jerry's decided to stop selling in the occupied Palestinian territories and started a boycott of Israel. When this boycott caused significant damage to Unilever, Ben & Jerry's sold its rights in Israel to Avi Zinger, the owner of the Israeli company American Quality Products. Ben & Jerry's decision to boycott sales to Jewish settlers in Israel sparked backlash from pro-Tel Aviv Americans. Arizona, which holds a portion of the company's shares in the U.S., announced that it had sold all public funds from Unilever, with a state official declaring, I stand with Israel. Unilever is also the main shareholder in Strauss Ice Cream, a subsidiary of Strauss Group, one of Israel's leading food companies. Additionally, Unilever is one of Strauss Group’s key business partners. Strauss Group is made up of companies that supply products and services to Israel's military units.

SOLGAR

Based in Switzerland, Nestlé is the world’s largest food and beverage producer. Nestlé has invested by purchasing a 53.8% stake in Israel’s leading food producer, Osem, and now owns 100% of Osem. Additionally, Nestlé has a research and development center in Sderot, located approximately 2 km from the Gaza Strip. Nestlé acquired the Israeli food producer Osem for €752 million

CERAVE

L'Oreal paid approximately $7.5 million for a 30% stake in Israel's largest cosmetics marketing company, Interbeauty, and became its largest shareholder. L'Oreal's vice president, Jean-Pierre Valeriola, stated that this step was the first in establishing a direct presence in Israel. L'Oreal planned to pursue joint projects in dermatology and cosmetics with Israel.

This brand belongs to Reckitt Benckise

a multinational British company that produces health, hygiene, and nutrition products. The company has signed a cooperation agreement with the Israel Innovation Authority, aimed at facilitating its production and marketing activities in Israel. Reckitt Benckiser is also collaborating with Israeli-based ventures in artificial intelligence and blockchain technologies. These connections highlight the growing calls for boycotts against companies involved in projects linked to the Israeli government, which supports the occupation of Palestinian territories.

BAYER

Bayer is a German multinational company operating worldwide in the fields of health and agriculture. Founded in 1863, the company offers a variety of products, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology products, and agricultural chemicals. Bayer adopts an innovation-focused approach and makes significant investments in research and development.
The International Climate Tech Program is a partnership between Bayer and the Israeli Innovation Authority (IIA). The program aims to provide solutions for fruit and vegetable growers to combat the challenges of climate change and aligns with the goals of the 2015 Paris Agreement. Israel is home to a growing startup ecosystem in this area. The program promotes collaboration between innovative Israeli startups and Bayer. Selected startups will receive grants from the IIA, while Bayer offers support such as access to facilities and expertise.

TEVA

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical manufacturers in the world and expressed deep sorrow on October 10, 2023, regarding the horrific attacks on Israel and Israeli civilians. As an Israeli company, Teva condemns this assault and stands with Israel during these challenging times. The company is focusing on supporting its employees in Israel while ensuring business continuity. Teva has increased its emergency supply of medicines and has donated products and humanitarian aid to victims. Currently, production remains largely unaffected, and no significant impact on financial performance is expected.

LILLY PHARMA

Lilly is an American pharmaceutical company founded in 1876. The company focuses on the development and production of innovative medicines worldwide. Lilly has a wide range of products, particularly in areas such as diabetes, oncology, immunology, and central nervous system disorders.
Lilly is heartbroken and outraged by the horrible terrorist atrocities that targeted innocent men, women, and children in Israel this past weekend. Lilly shares the world's condemnation of these terrorists' crimes against humanity. As a company, we are focused on ensuring the safety of our employees in the region and preserving our ability to deliver life-saving medicines to the patients that depend on us. We are committing an initial donation of $500,000 to humanitarian response organizations, while the Lilly Foundation has also committed up to $500,000 in matching funds for contributions made by Lilly employees to eligible humanitarian response organizations.