Court rules that the case of Israeli wine labels be returned to government agency
The Federal Court of Appeal has sent the case of the “misleading” labels on wines made in Israeli settlements back to the agency where it all began.
Israeli winery seeks status in court appeal
The Psagot Winery, located north of Jerusalem, has filed documents seeking to be included in the appeal of a Federal Court ruling, which found that labelling wines made in West Bank Jewish settlements as a “Product of Israel” was “false, misleading and deceptive,” because the territory is not internationally recognized as part of the Jewish state.
Ottawa to appeal court’s wine labelling decision
The federal government will appeal a court ruling that found that wines made in the West Bank should not be labelled “Product of Israel.”
NDP, Greens voice support for West Bank wine ruling
The federal NDP and Green parties are applauding the recent court ruling against “Product of Israel” labels on wines produced in West Bank settlements.
Israeli wineries push back against Canadian court ruling
The Israeli winery at the centre of a recent Canadian court decision says it will defy the ruling that wines from the West Bank cannot be labeled as a “Product of Israel.” The other winemaker cited in the case says the decision contradicts long-held Canadian policy and law.
West Bank wines can’t be called Israeli, court finds
A Canadian court has ruled that labelling wines made in West Bank settlements as products of Israel is “false, misleading and deceptive.”
West Bank wine case quickly turns political
After a day-and-a-half at Toronto’s Federal Court this week, it was decided that Jewish settlements in the West Bank are not part of Israel proper, and that the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement does not address the labelling of products from Israel.
Court rejects B’nai Brith, grants IJV status in wine case
A court has denied B’nai Brith Canada’s request to intervene in a controversial legal case involving the labelling of wine made in the West Bank. At the same time, a group that supports the anti-Israel boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) campaign was approved to intervene in the same case.
Kosher wine coming to grocery and convenience stores in Montreal
For the first time, kosher wine will be sold in supermarkets and other retail outlets in Montreal, with the blessing of the SAQ.
New options for Canadian kosher wine and cheese lovers
For the first time ever, connoisseurs of the grape can enjoy an Ontario-produced mevushal wine – and a cholov Yisroel cheese to go along with it.
