The Co-op's decision to stop selling produce from Israel and 16 other countries, including nations like Iran and North Korea, stems from its commitment to ethical trading and human rights. This policy aligns with its members' mandate and aims to phase out products associated with documented human rights abuses. The supermarket chain's board chair, Debbie White, emphasized the decision as part of a broader ethical sourcing legacy. This move has faced criticism and praise, reigniting discussions about supermarkets’ involvement in foreign policy.
We are committed, where we can, to removing products and ingredients from our shelves which are sourced from those countries where the international consensus demonstrates there is not alignment with what happens in those countries and our co-operative values and principles.
This policy is a natural progression of our history of doing the right thing, from supporting Fairtrade to championing ethical supply chains.
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