“Should the State Board of Administration affirmatively place Unilever and its corporate entities on the Scrutinized Companies List and these companies do not cease the boycott of Israel as required by Florida law, the Board must refrain from acquiring any and all Unilever assets consistent with the law,” said Mr. DeSantis in the Thursday letter.
Other states taking a hard look at their Ben & Jerry’s ties since the company’s July 19 announcement include Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Texas.
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said last week he has directed his office to examine whether Ben & Jerry’s or Unilever have engaged in activities that violate the state’s anti-BDS statute.
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