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Vocation Brewery Defends Decision to Ship Beer to Israel Despite Pro-Palestinian Backlash

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Vocation Brewery, a UK-based craft brewer, has faced criticism from pro-Palestinian activists for shipping beer to B7 Beer House, a bar and nano-brewery in southern Israel. The brewery has defended its decision, stating that it will continue to monitor the UK government's trading relationship with Israel and make export decisions based on various factors, including social, political, and economic circumstances. Vocation Brewery has hosted a delegation from Israel at its brewery and has used B7 Beer House as a base for importing its beverages to Israel.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vocation Brewery has shipped beer to B7 Beer House in southern Israel, sparking criticism from pro-Palestinian activists.
  • The brewery has defended its decision, stating that it will continue to monitor the UK government's trading relationship with Israel and make export decisions based on various factors.
  • Vocation Brewery has hosted a delegation from Israel at its brewery and has used B7 Beer House as a base for importing its beverages to Israel.
  • The brewery has stated that it takes time to carefully consider various factors, including social, political, and economic circumstances, as well as appreciating what matters most to its valued customers.
  • Vault City, another UK brewery, has ceased exporting to Israel and claims to have made the decision "some time ago".
  • BDS, a non-violent Palestinian-led movement, promotes boycotts, divestments, and economic sanctions against Israel due to human rights violations in Gaza.
  • Beer writer Matthew Curtis suggests that customers are free to decide whether they wish to support a brewery that sends product to an apartheid state, or one of the many other independent breweries that do not.

Statistics:

  • Vocation Brewery has exported beer to over 20 countries worldwide, including Israel.
  • 71% of UK businesses export goods or services to international markets.

Sources:

  • The Grocer
  • Reddit
  • Telegram (BDS activist)
  • Vocation Brewery
  • Vault City
  • Pellicle Magazine

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