Israeli Food Tech Development Under Scrutiny Amid Allegations of Resource Misuse
What happened
An independent report details how Israeli food technology, including advancements in lab-grown and cell-cultivated foods, is being utilized by companies like Celleste Bio. Celleste Bio, which produced the world’s first lab-grown chocolate bars in April, is backed by Mondelez International. The report alleges that Israel uses this food tech narrative to distract from human rights issues against Palestinians, amidst the ongoing situation in Gaza.
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Why it matters
The report claims that Israel's illegal occupation and destruction of Palestinian land are incompatible with climate justice. Furthermore, the allegations suggest that Israeli food tech practices are linked to Mondelez International, which is a major global food and beverage conglomerate.
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Who's involved
- PalestineGeographic region in West Asia
- Mondelez InternationalAmerican multinational confectionery, food and beverage conglomerate
- CadburyBritish multinational confectionery company
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The entities involved
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Palestine
geographic region in West Asia
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Mondelez International
American multinational confectionery, food and beverage conglomerate